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The role of independent directors in the digital assets industry for Cayman investment funds

As the digital assets industry continues to evolve and mature, the role of independent directors has become increasingly crucial

Industry groups call on SEC to ditch cyber disclosure rule

Contrary to protecting firms and investors, the rule puts cyberattack victims at greater risk and undermines the SEC’s primary goal of protecting investors, say the associations.

FCA Must Prioritise Faster, More Secure Payments, Say High-Risk Finance Businesses as PSR Is Wound Down

Money services firms operate in complex, fast-moving environments.

Fraud Squad warns: Dont click the link!

Once the link is clicked, however, the perpetrators are able to gain unauthorised access to the victim’s personal financial information

Eversheds Sutherland Advises Morson Group on Acquisition of PTS Advance

The move marks a key milestone in Morson’s international growth strategy and significantly broadens its capabilities across North America’s energy, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Local Fintechs Announce Enhanced Offerings Through Partnerships

The publication, Improving Your Financial Institution’s Data IQ, was developed through a research partnership with Scottsdale, Arizona-based Cornerstone Advisors.

The Role of Independent Directors in the Digital Assets Industry for Cayman Investment Funds

Globally, regulatory approaches to digital assets vary, but a trend toward convergence is emerging.

BitGo secures EU crypto custody licence

“As a global leader in digital asset infrastructure, regulatory compliance is at the core of our business,” said Harald Patt, managing director of BitGo Europe GmbH.

NymCard secures Open Finance license in UAE

Unlike providers focused solely on connectivity, NymCard provides complete financial products through a single integration.

Capgemini launches perpetual KYC sandbox

French IT services and consulting company Capgemini is claiming an industry-first after releasing its perpetual KYC (pKYC) sandbox.

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years in multi-billion-dollar crypto fraud case

Mashinsky’s sentencing follows a $4.7 billion FTC settlement with Celsius Network.

Ghana plans to regulate digital assets with new legislation

The Bank of Ghana intends to create a digital asset unit after parliament passes the Virtual Asset Providers Act.

FCA seeks feedback on regulation of cryptoasset trading platforms in next phase of road to regulation

With more people using credit to purchase crypto, the DP also considers whether restrictions should be applied in that area.

Significant increase in data protection breaches reported in Guernsey

Despite the client providing a new e-mail address to be used, the organisation continued sending private correspondence to the hacked account.

FCA issues call to action to MPs over Big Tech and finfluencer roles in financial promotions

Under current laws, social media influencers found guilty of acting illegally face up to two years in prison.

UK Treasury Committee says shops might have to be forced to accept cash in the future

The UK's Treasury Committee has floated the idea of introducing legislation to force shops to accept cash in the future, warning that a lack of action from the Government to tackle declining cash acceptance could lead to a two-tier society with the m

HKMA, Cyberport launches second cohort of GenA.I. Sandbox

This comes amidst positive feedback from the inaugural launch.

First fines issued under EU Digital Markets Act

Meta was fined €200m by the Commission after the regulator considered a previous version of the company’s so-called ‘consent or pay’ model to be non-compliant with the DMA.

FCA to provide live AI testing service for financial firms

The Financial Conduct Authority is to launch a live AI testing service to help firm deploy safe and responsible artifical intelligence models.

Panama City Officially Signs with One of the Biggest Local Banks to Process Tax Payments in Bitcoin

Through this collaboration, the city can now accept crypto payments without requiring new legislation, making the process simpler and more efficient.

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