United States

    Fintech / Regtech

    Facebook Sells Stablecoin IP and Tech Assets to Silvergate

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2022

    The sale was announced after it became clear from dialogue with federal regulators that “the project could not move ahead”.

    AML / KYC

    Crypto Prepares for a Regulated Future

    By David Liu | 07/02/2022

    As crypto goes mainstream, regulatory compliance will require robust and financial institution-grade AML and KYC processes, says David Liu.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Billionaire Launches Criminal Proceedings Against Facebook

    By Editors | 06/02/2022

    Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest alleges that Facebook broke AML laws by failing to prevent crypto scams from being advertised on its platform.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines to Enhance Supervision of Financial Conglomerates

    By Editors | 04/02/2022

    The BSP, SEC, PDIC, and Insurance Commission have agreed to establish a supervisory college for financial conglomerate supervision.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Offers Reassurances to Foreign Institutional Investors – Report

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    CSRC vice chairman Fang Xinghai told global banks and asset managers to expect a “positive surprise” on Sino-US capital markets cooperation by June.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Finalises Tax Policy for Income from Crypto Trading

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    Individuals will have to include profits from cryptocurrency trading as assessable income when filing personal income tax returns.

    AML / KYC

    Preparing for New Russia-Related Sanctions, Export Controls

    By Nick Turner | 01/02/2022

    Nick Turner and Steptoe partners summarize noteworthy US proposals for imposing Russia-related sanctions over the situation in Ukraine.

    Enforcement

    US Court Acquits Deutsche Traders in LIBOR Rigging Case

    By Editors | 28/01/2022

    Former Deutsche Bank traders Matthew Connolly and Gavin Black were convicted in October 2018. Both have now been acquitted.

    Market Infrastructure

    Sri Lanka Commences Work to Establish CCP for Equities

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 27/01/2022

    SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratne said “steady progress” is being made and the CCP is expected to launch by year end as planned.

    AML / KYC

    Will 2022 Be the Year of NFT Regulation?

    By Javier Tamashiro | 27/01/2022

    The jury is still out on how the NFT arena will be regulated, but marketplaces should still be applying a baseline standard of compliance practice, says Javier Tamashiro.

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