Tag: virtual assets

Preparing for Tranche 2 AML obligations in Australia

Australia is entering a pivotal phase in its fight against financial crime with the introduction of Tranche 2 anti-money laundering (AML) reforms. These new...

Blockchain innovator WadzPay secures $36.7m funding commitment from GEM

WadzPay, a blockchain technology and financial services company, has secured a significant funding commitment from GEM Global Yield (GEM).

Hong Kong to fortify financial stability with new stablecoin regulations

Hong Kong is poised to introduce a new regulatory regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin (FRS) issuers following positive feedback from a public consultation.

Portuguese FinTech resists global funding downturn, with deal activity increasing 10%

Key Portuguese FinTech investment stats in Q1-Q3 2023: • Portuguese FinTech deal activity reached 21 transactions during the first nine months of 2023, a 10%...

Portuguese FinTech deal activity on track for new record in 2023

Key Portuguese FinTech investment stats in H1 2023: • Portuguese FinTech deal activity reached 17 transactions in H1 2023, an 88% increase from H1 2022 •...

SFC unveils consultation on visual asset trading platform regulation

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has launched a consultation on the proposed requirements for operators of virtual asset trading platforms.

Asset tokenisation to rocket to $16trn business value by 2030

A report by BCG and ADDX has forecasted that asset tokenisation will be a $16.1trn business opportunity by 2030.

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