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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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
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
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
By: Samuel Belden, Forefront Communications Originally published on TabbFORUM Decentralized finance (DeFi) took on a new meaning in 2020, as it now includes a remote workforce, from trading to the back office to compliance. What’s next? Regtech execs give a view into how the current work environment will change compliance and work itself for
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In December 2020, the CFTC issued its second installment in a series of primers dealing with Digital Assets. In considering its oversight of digital assets, which includes concerns relating to unfair and deceptive sales practices, market manipulation, and other fraudulent schemes, the CFTC gives a nod to digital asset stakeholders. The CFTC notes that these
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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
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
By: Joe Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at Eventus Systems On September 1st, Eventus Systems and VoxSmart submitted a joint comment letter regarding FINRA’s June 2020 report, “Artificial Intelligence in the Securities Industry.” The broader acceptance and use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies continues to advance across the financial services industry and has become
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This Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework is a culmination of the efforts behind the Cyber-Digital Task Force established by Attorney General Jeff Sessions within the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2018. Their initial report recommended that “the Department should continue evaluating the emerging threats posed by rapidly developing cryptocurrencies that malicious cyber actors often use.” This
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