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S&C Trading & Markets Podcast – Surveillance and Enforcement Trends

In this episode of S&C’s Trading & Markets podcast, host Ryne Miller, co-head of Sullivan & Cromwell’s Commodities, Futures & Derivatives Group, is joined by Travis Schwab, CEO of Eventus Systems. They discuss the potential market for exchange traded funds that would hold digital assets, the intersection of the U.S. and global regulatory environments, and surveillance […]

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Sprinting Toward Surveillance: NYDFS Techsprint Features Valuable Discussion from Regulators and Industry Firms Alike

By: Joe Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, Eventus Systems Originally published on The Block   Earlier this month, I participated in the NYDFS Techsprint, a two-week hackathon that convened over 90 participants from a variety of digital assets stakeholders, including regulators, BitLicensees, consultants, vendors and more. The sprint culminated with a demo event that drew over

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Coinscrum Markets: Bringing Integrity to the Digital Asset Markets

Paul Gordon, host of The Weekly Crypto Markets Insights & Analysis Show, interviews Travis Schwab and Global Head of Institutional Distribution of BlockFi, David Olsson, as they discuss the way institutions have started to enter the market over the past year, and how exchanges have been upping their game to ensure they can attain the

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Help Wanted: Capital Markets and Fintech Experts Explain How the Pandemic Is Transforming Hiring and Job Seeking

By: Samuel Belden, Forefront Communications Originally published on TabbFORUM  In this analysis on the nature of the current work environment in the capital markets, industry experts agree that professionals should get comfortable with a virtual environment because it’s here to stay for a while, and even when (and if) professionals migrate back into offices, capital markets professionals

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What’s Different About Trade Surveillance for Digital Assets? Same Game (mostly), Different Players

By: Joe Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at Eventus Systems Originally published on TabbFORUM  Digital asset venues and exchanges are discovering that a robust trade surveillance program not only reinforces the integrity of their markets but also helps attract institutional investors accustomed to operating in safer, more transparent environments, explains Joseph Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory

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On the Brink with Castle Island: Trade Surveillance, Bitcoin ETFs and 2021 Predictions with Travis Schwab

Travis Schwab, the founder and CEO of Eventus Systems, a company specializing in trade surveillance, joins “On the Brink with Castle Island.” In this episode Matthew Walsh and Travis discuss: Travis’ entrepreneurial journey and path to starting Eventus Systems How he came to see cryptoassets as a market opportunity Thoughts on current market structure, the

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APAC: Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”): Public Consultation on Legislative Proposals to Enhance Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Regulation in Hong Kong

At the beginning of November, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”) released a public consultation seeking views on legislative proposals to enhance anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CTF”) regulation in Hong Kong for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and dealers in precious metals and stones (DPMS).  As part of its goal to enhance

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A Regulatory Awakening: Regulators and Digital Asset Venues Buck the Trend of Post-Crisis Regulation

By: Joe Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at Eventus Systems   Originally published on TabbFORUM  History is littered with examples of “post-crisis” regulation. The Securities Act of 1933, the Securities and Exchange of 1934, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act are well-known examples. Even the Securities Act Amendments of 1975

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