US CFTC to Hold a Commission Open Meeting on 29 October 2024

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 22 October 2024, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) announced that it will conduct an open meeting on 29 October 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT at its Washington, D.C. headquarters, located at Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street...

UK FCA Imposes Restriction on Business Agent Limited after Second Supervisory Notice

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 22 October 2024, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA “the Authority”) imposed restrictions on Business Agent Limited, preventing the firm from conducting any regulated activities. These actions are based on the concerns over the...

UK FCA Publishes Blog on Cryptoasset Registrations: Building Strong Foundations for the Future

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 18 October 2024, Val Smith, Head of Payments and Digital Assets at the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA), published a blog discussing the UK FCA’s approach to registering crypto firms and the importance of maintaining high standards under the Money...

Joint Statement on Enhanced Timeframe for New Listing Applications Announced by HK SFC and HKEX

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Oct 22, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 18 October 2024, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX), a subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), announced the introduction of an Enhanced Timeframe for the New Listing...

Managing External Shocks: Asia’s Experience with Capital Flows – Remarks by Edward Robinson at 2024 Beijing Financial Street Forum

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Oct 22, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 18 October 2024, Edward Robinson, Deputy Managing Director (Economic Policy) and Chief Economist at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), delivered a speech at the 2024 Beijing Financial Street Forum, focusing on the theme of “Improving Modern Central...

DIFC Courts Launches New Suite of Digital Services, Including Digital Assets Will at GITEX Global 2024

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Oct 22, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 15 October 2024, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts announced the launch of a new suite of advanced digital services at GITEX Global 2024, including the Digital Assets Will. This service allows individuals to distribute their digital assets via...