Regulatory Updates
SFC Alerts Public to Unlicensed Virtual Asset Trading Platform CoinUnited.io
On 25 July 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a stern warning to the public regarding an unlicensed virtual asset trading...
Revolut Secures UK Banking License, Poised to Expand Services
Revolut announced on 20 July 2023 that it has received a preliminary banking license from the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), marking a...
Bank of Ghana and Monetary Authority of Singapore Successfully Demonstrate E-Cedi in Cross-Border Transactions
On 24 July 2024, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore have completed a groundbreaking proof of concept (POC)...
Hong Kong Launches Asia’s First Inverse Bitcoin ETF Amidst Volatile Market Conditions
CSOP Asset Management on 22 July 2024 announced the launch of Asia's first inverse Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the CSOP Bitcoin Futures...
Keith E. Cassidy Named Interim Acting Director of SEC’s Division of Examinations
The Securities and Exchange Commission, on 22 July 2024, announced that Richard Best, the Director of the Division of Examinations, will take leave...
Marathon Digital Ordered to Pay $138 Million for Breach of Contract, Reflecting Challenges in Upholding Ethical Standards in Crypto Industry
According to a judgment dated July 19, 2024, a federal court jury in Los Angeles has awarded Michael Ho $138 million after finding Marathon Digital...
Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds Set to Launch Amid Market Optimism and Speculation
The much-anticipated launch of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States will take place tomorrow, following the Securities and...
Japanese Crypto Industry Urges Government for Immediate Tax Reforms
On July 19, 2024, the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), an influential body representing leading Japanese crypto exchanges and blockchain...
SEC Launches Interagency Securities Council to Bolster Enforcement Coordination Across Federal, State, and Local Agencies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on July 19, 2024, the launch of the Interagency Securities Council (ISC) to enhance...
MAS Addresses Global IT Outage, Ensures Smooth Financial Operations
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today, 19 July 2024, acknowledged a global outage impacting IT systems of various organizations worldwide,...
IRS Enhances Identity Authentication Process for FATCA Registration
On 17 July 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it will enhance the identity authentication process for financial institutions...
SEC Awards Over $37 Million to Whistleblower, Bolstering Regulatory Compliance
On 17 July 2024, The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an award exceeding $37 million to a whistleblower whose information...