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Disney creates an AI task force to explore the tech and cut costs: Report
8.8.2023
Disney has reportedly created a task force for studying how it can incorporate AI into its operations, sources close to the matter told Reuters
Kuwait Capital Markets Authority Reaffirms Comprehensive Crypto Asset Ban
20.7.2023
In a circular released by the Capital Markets Authority of Kuwait, the regulator reaffirmed its position that Kuwait strictly prohibits the use of virtual currencies and bans mining activities within the Gulf state. The authority also emphasized the importance for businesses to inform customers...
Hong Kong Task Force appoints Yat Siu on the table
3.7.2023
Animoca Brands is now seeing its Co-Founder and Executive Chairman climb up the ladders in Hong Kong. The country is on the edge of becoming a global hub for Web3 and metaverse segments. Assuming things move seamlessly, it could also host digital tokens for the world. While that is a far-fetched...
Hong Kong Sets Up Task Force for Web3 Development
3.7.2023
Hong Kong wants to be a Web3 hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said
Hong Kong Government Sets Up Web3 Development Task Force – Next Crypto Hub?
2.7.2023
Hong Kong has taken another major step towards becoming a leading hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
The Hong Kong Government has announced the establishment of a task force, known as the Web3 Development Task Force, dedicated to promoting the growth of Web3, with a particular...
Hong Kong establishes task force to advance Web3 development
2.7.2023
The task force will advise on the “sustainable and responsible” development of Web3 in Hong Kong, according to the statement
Crypto travel rule implementation ‘remains relatively poor,’ says FATF
26.6.2023
The United Nations body called on all member states to implement the Travel Rule “without delay” to close “loopholes” not currently protected by regulation
Paris FATF Plenary: Global Implementation of Virtual Asset Standards Remains ‘Relatively Poor’
25.6.2023
The third plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held in Paris, found a lack of global adoption of the virtual asset recommendations established by the institution. According to evaluations, almost three-quarters of the jurisdictions are partially compliant or non-compliant with these...
Five US enforcement agencies form new digital currency anti-crime task force
20.6.2023
The agencies have worked together for years, but now their joint efforts are official as they plan to ramp up activity
Alabama Securities Regulator Issues Show Cause Order to Coinbase, Joined by 9 Other States, Over Unregistered Securities
6.6.2023
After Coinbase was sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) filed a show cause order against Coinbase and directed the company to show cause on why the firm should not cease and desist from selling unregistered securities in the state....
AI could threaten humanity in 2 years, warns UK AI task force advisor
6.6.2023
The UK prime minister’s AI task force advisor said large AI models will need regulation and control in the next two years to curb major existential risks
Qatar Didn’t Properly Enforce Its Crypto Ban, Global Money Laundering Watchdog Says
1.6.2023
The central bank should proactively identify and sanction service providers breaching its 2019 prohibition, according to the Financial Action Task Force
South Africa’s Perceived Pro-Russia Stance May Result in Secondary Sanctions Which Threaten Financial Stability — Central Bank
30.5.2023
The South African central bank has said the that perception that the African nation has aligned itself with Russia could result in the imposition of secondary sanctions which threaten financial stability. The bank also warned in its latest financial stability review that such a perception poses...
FATF President Urges G7 to Lead in Shutting Down ‘Lawless Crypto Space’
19.5.2023
It is necessary to put an “end to the lawless crypto space,” according to the head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). G7 nations must set an example in implementing global standards on combating money laundering, the executive insisted, as little progress has been made in regards...
South African Rand Plunges to New 2023 Low Versus the US Dollar
12.3.2023
Just a few weeks after tapping its best exchange rate versus the greenback in 2023, the South African rand fell to a new 2023 low of 18.636 local currency units for every dollar on March 7. South Africa’s power shortages as well as the country’s recent grey-listing by the Financial...
US REPO task force names crypto as target in efforts involving $58B in sanctioned assets
9.3.2023
Members of the task force have worked to “counter Russian sanctions evasion”, which included illicit crypto transactions and money laundering schemes
South Africa Added to FATF ‘Grey List’ Despite Designation of Crypto as a Financial Product
26.2.2023
In a move seen as a major setback for South Africa, the international financial watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, announced on Feb. 24 that it had added the country to its “grey list.” Getting grey-listed by the financial watchdog potentially makes it difficult for South Africa...
Over 200 Jurisdictions Agree on Timely Implementation of FATF Crypto Standards
26.2.2023
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says delegates from over 200 jurisdictions have agreed on “an action plan to drive timely global implementation of FATF standards” on crypto assets. The standard-setting body said many countries have failed to implement its previous requirements...
US Feds put together ‘FTX task force’ to trace stolen user funds
4.1.2023
United States Attorney Damian Williams said the office is working “around the clock” to respond to the implosion of FTX
Argentina to Revamp Anti Money Laundering Law, Proposes Creation of VASP Registry
28.11.2022
Argentina is preparing to revamp its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing law. It has proposed to include the creation of a registry for virtual asset services providers (VASPs) in the country as part of the new modifications. The changes would prepare the country for the review that...