US CFTC Withdraws Staff Advisory on Swap Execution Facility Registration Requirement

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 18, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 13 March 2025, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) published CFTC Letter No. 25-05, officially announcing the withdrawal of CFTC Letter No. 21-19: Staff Advisory on Swap Execution Facility Registration Requirement (SEF Registration...

Singapore and Viet Nam Strengthen Financial Innovation Cooperation with Upgraded MOU

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 18, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 12 March 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) upgraded their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Financial Innovation, reaffirming their commitment to deeper collaboration in digital financial services,...

Singapore and Viet Nam Strengthen Ties in Capital Markets and Digital Asset Regulation

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 18, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 12 March 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the State Securities Commission of Viet Nam (SSC) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to enhance collaboration in capital markets regulation and the digital asset regulatory framework. The LOI was...

Singapore Issues Joint Advisory on AI-Driven Scams Targeting Businesses

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 18, 2025 | AI News, Blog News

On 12 March 2025, the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) have issued a Joint Advisory on Scams Involving Digital Manipulation, warning the public about scams using Artificial Intelligence...

FINMA Updates on Licensing Status for Portfolio Managers and Trustees in Switzerland

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 11 March 2025, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) published a Press Release on the status of licences issued to portfolio managers and trustees, following the implementation of the Swiss Financial Institutions Act (FinIA). The release details...

Hong Kong’s SFC Warns Public About Linkbex for Suspected Virtual Asset Fraud

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 6 March 2025, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) has issued a public warning against Linkbex, an entity suspected of engaging in virtual asset-related fraudulent activities. The HK SFC stated that Linkbex falsely claimed affiliation with seven...