Singapore MAS Published Monetary Policy Statement – January 2025

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 31, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 24 January 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a slight reduction in the slope of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER) policy band, as part of its MAS Monetary Policy Statement – January 2025. The decision was...

UK FCA Issues First Fine for MiFIR Transaction Reporting Failures Against Infinox Capital Limited

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 30, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 29 January 2025, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) imposed a fine of £99,200 on Infinox Capital Limited for allegedly failing to submit 46,053 transaction reports under the European Union Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR)....

US SEC and US CFTC Extend Compliance Date for Form PF Amendments

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 30, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 29 January 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) and the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) announced an extension of the compliance date for amendments to US Form PF; Reporting Requirements for All Filers and...

US CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson calls for Creation of an Interagency Task Force to Oversee AI and Digital Assets at Davos Blockchain Event

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 29, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 20 January 2025, United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) Commissioner Kristin Johnson delivered remarks at the Global Blockchain Business Council’s 8th Annual Blockchain Central Davos, held alongside the 2025 World Economic Forum. Speaking on...

US CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson Calls for Stronger Digital Asset Oversight in Keynote Address

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 29, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 24 January 2025, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) Commissioner Kristin Johnson delivered a keynote address at the University of Chicago Law School, titled Charting the Future of Financial Regulation. Her speech focused on financial...

US CFTC to Hold Public Roundtables on Innovation and Market Structure

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 29, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 27 January 2025, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) announced the launch of a series of public roundtables focused on emerging trends and innovation in market structure. Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham initiated the effort as part of...