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The “Travel Rule” - Can Cryptocurrency Comply?
The Travel Rule marks a major change when it comes to virtual asset compliance and may fundamentally alter how Virtual Asset Service Providers (“VASPs”) operate in the future. To prepare, Crypto exchanges must apply a risk-based approach, in addition to having clearly defined policies.
Article 4 minutes read
SEC Digital Asset Risk Alert: Market Participant Implications
In February 2021, the SEC Division of Examinations issued a risk alert on Digital Asset Securities that determined the offering, selling, and trading of digital assets as securities present unique risks to investors. Their division's examination will scrutinize all who are involved in these products
Article 9 minutes read
Cryptocurrency: Industry and Regulatory Updates
Cryptocurrency is having its best year yet in 2021. While being one of the few industries to grow in 2020, with recent developments in the U.S. and around the world, virtual currencies are only becoming more popular, mainstream, and accessible.
Article 4 minutes read
Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual Update
On February 25, 2021, members of the FFIEC released several updated sections and related examination procedures to the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual that provide instructions to examiners when assessing the adequacy of a bank’s BSA/AML compliance program.
Article 10 minutes read
An Update on Data Privacy Laws in the APAC Region in 2021
Beyond the pandemic, we continue to witness major changes in the APAC’s data privacy landscape. This year alone, new regulations are expected to be drafted or implemented in APAC countries. With an increasing need for regulation to protect data privacy, what should we expect to change in 2021?
Research and Report 2 minutes read
The State of Ethical AI in Hong Kong
A deep dive analysis into the current Ethical AI environment in Hong Kong.