by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News
On 19 August 2024, in a decisive move to uphold the integrity of Singapore’s financial advisory sector, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a nine-year prohibition order (PO) against Mr. Hoi Wei Kit, a former representative of OCBC Bank. This action...
by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News
On 19 August 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the issuance of a one-year prohibition order (PO) against Mr. Aw Jun Ray, Reko Corinthians, a former representative of HSBC Bank. The PO, which takes effect immediately, prohibits Mr. Aw from...
by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Aug 21, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News
On 15 August, 2024, Google has come under legal fire as it faces a $5 million lawsuit filed by Maria Vaca, who alleges that a fraudulent crypto wallet app she downloaded from the Google Play Store led to the complete loss of her savings. The lawsuit, filed in a...
by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Aug 21, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News
On 15 August, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a blog proposing significant increases in energy taxes aimed at crypto miners and artificial intelligence data centers, suggesting that such measures could play a crucial role in reducing global...
by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Aug 17, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News
On 15 August, 2024, Goldman Sachs made headlines by disclosing significant investments in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in its quarterly 13F filing, signaling a notable shift in the bank’s approach to cryptocurrency. Once a vocal skeptic of digital...
by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Aug 17, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News
On 14 August, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a landmark enforcement action against 26 broker-dealers, investment advisers, and dually-registered entities for widespread and systemic failures in maintaining and preserving electronic...
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