Regulators

Money Laundering In The Crosshairs In Asia
Money Laundering In The Crosshairs In Asia
June 11, 2018  |  Regulation

Change across the regulatory compliance landscape is de rigueur, and global in scope. Crime, too, is global in scope, as fraudsters seek to perfect new end...

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Bitcoin Daily: Fujitsu Launches Blockchain Rewards System, Japanese Regulator May Deny Crypto Exchange’s Registration
Bitcoin Daily: Fujitsu Launches Blockchain Rewards System, Japanese Regulator May Deny Crypto Exchange’s Registration
June 07, 2018  |  Blockchain

SAP is rolling out a cloud service to allow companies to build apps using technology in the style of a digital ledger, TechCrunch reported. SAP...

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Global Regulators Work Together On Blueprint For FinTech ‘Sandbox’
Global Regulators Work Together On Blueprint For FinTech ‘Sandbox’
March 20, 2018  |  Financial Inclusion

Regulators from around the world are teaming up to create a blueprint for a global FinTech “sandbox.” According to Reuters, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

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For SEC, Subpoenas No Mere ‘Token Interest’ In ICOs
For SEC, Subpoenas No Mere ‘Token Interest’ In ICOs
March 12, 2018  |  Regulation

A hammer? A velvet hammer? A helping hand? No one knows at this point, when it comes to a duo of acronyms now inextricably linked: The...

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Ripple CEO Wants Peace Between Regulators And Cryptos
Ripple CEO Wants Peace Between Regulators And Cryptos
March 08, 2018  |  Regulation

Ripple’s CEO would like regulators and the cryptocurrency industry to learn how to get along. “It’s incredibly important that the entire industry recognizes that we...

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UK’s Regulator Warns Banks That Security Won’t Cut It As Excuse To Fend Off Competition
UK’s Regulator Warns Banks That Security Won’t Cut It As Excuse To Fend Off Competition
February 08, 2018  |  Fintech Investments

Andrew Bailey, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulatory watchdog, warned UK banks on Wednesday (Feb. 7) that they shouldn’t...

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Mexico Regulators ‘Looking Into’ eCommerce ‘Monopolies’
Mexico Regulators ‘Looking Into’ eCommerce ‘Monopolies’
February 02, 2018  |  ANTITRUST

Mexico’s eCommerce market is being investigated by the country’s antitrust agency, which on Thursday alleged potential monopoly tactics aimed at hurting smaller rivals. According to...

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Indonesia Issues More Warnings About Cryptocurrencies
Indonesia Issues More Warnings About Cryptocurrencies
January 15, 2018  |  Regulation

In its second such warning in recent weeks, Indonesia’s central bank cautioned investors about buying and selling cryptocurrencies because of the risks associated with it....

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China Sets Cap On QSR Payments
China Sets Cap On QSR Payments
December 29, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

The central bank in China is clamping down on mobile payments made via a barcode and scanning devices, a move that could negatively impact Ant...

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