PRESS RELEASE. New York, NY – October 15th, 2024 – With digital assets rapidly transforming the financial landscape, the importance of understanding the regulatory and compliance challenges cannot be overstated. ACI’s 3rd Forum on Digital Assets: Compliance, Enforcement & Regulatory Oversight will deliver unparalleled insights into the regulatory frameworks that are shaping the future of […]
Utah Republican senator Mike Lee outlined three major regulatory risks to the cryptocurrency industry at the recent Permissionless III crypto conference. They are the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), fragmented state regulations, and heavy federal oversight. He warned these could threaten the digital assets sector, saying, “Cryptocurrency is not a security. Cryptocurrency […]
Kenya, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Microsoft, has established the Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and AI Skill. This center aims to equip public sector employees with digital and AI skills to improve service delivery across Africa. It aligns with Kenya’s National Digital Master Plan and focuses on topics […]
After over a year of negotiations, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has joined a multi-state settlement agreement with GS Partners. Accused of violations under Washington’s Securities Act, the case centers on GS Partners’ Metacertificates and a multi-level marketing scheme. Investors can now submit claims through a newly established portal, opening in November […]
A recent survey conducted by American financial powerhouse Charles Schwab revealed that nearly half of the respondents (45%) are gearing up to invest in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Millennials Lead the Crypto ETF Charge, Expert Puzzled by Schwab’s Slow Move Charles Schwab, a major player in the finance world, rolled out a new asset management […]