Crypto
Hong Kong Chief Says Regulators May Get Powers to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges: Report
The Securities and Futures Commission said it does not have the power to close unlicensed crypto exchanges.
Central Banks Have No Interest in Personal Data, BIS Official Says While Promoting CBDCs
The Bank for International Settlements has been calling on countries to prepare for CBDCs as governments face backlash over privacy concerns.
Failure of Multi-Function Crypto Firms a Limited Threat to 'Real Economy': FSB
A new report by the Financial Stability Board said further assessments of possible implications are required because "significant information gaps remain."
TRM Labs Partners With Aussie Crypto Exchange Swyftx to Combat Scams
The program will trial an apparent global first in which Aussie crypto users who activate two-factor authentication on their cryptocurrency accounts will be paid AUD $10 worth of Bitcoin.
Singapore Central Bank Rules to Discourage Crypto Speculation, Ease Investment Qualifications
"This shows that MAS is listening, and is willing to consider industry feedback, even if they do not always agree," said Angela Ang, a senior policy adviser for blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs and a former MAS regulator.
