IMF Explores Tokenisation’s Impact on Financial Market Inefficiencies

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest Fintech Note, ‘Tokenization and Financial Market Inefficiencies (Note 2025/001)’, authored by Itai Agur, Germán Villegas-Bauer, Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli, Maria Soledad Martinez Peria, and Brandon Tan. This...

Czech National Bank to Explore Expansion of Investment Portfolio

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 30 January 2025, the Czech National Bank (CNB) held a Bank Board meeting where it reviewed on international reserve management in 2024 and approved a proposal to analyse the potential for investing in additional asset classes. The assessment will consider whether...

Czech National Bank Prepares for Oversight Role Under EU MiCA Regulation

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 06 December 2024, the Czech National Bank (CNB) was designated as the competent authority under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), in accordance with the draft Act on the Digitalisation of the Financial Market. The law was approved by...

US SEC Commissioner Speech: ‘The Journey Begins’ for Crypto Regulation with Crypto Task Force Initiative

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 04 February 2025, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) Commissioner Hester M. Peirce delivered a speech titled The Journey Begins, where she discussed the launch of the US SEC’s Crypto Task Force and its commitment to establishing a structured...

US SEC Announces Executive Staff Appointments Under Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 04 February 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced the executive staff appointments under Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda. The newly appointed team will advise the Acting Chairman on matters before the Commission and collaborate...

US SEC Secures Final Judgment against Investment Adviser Over Fraudulent “Cherry-Picking” Scheme

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 23 December 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) secured a final judgment against Steven J. Susoeff and his investment advisory firm, Steve Susoeff, LLC, doing business as Meritage Financial Group. The judgment was issued by the...