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Canadian authorities roll out framework for regulation of crypto-asset trading platforms

By John Filar Atwood The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) are seeking public input on the appropriate way to regulate Canadian platforms that trade crypto-assets. The regulators offered a proposed regulatory framework, … Continue reading

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Joint statement by UK and US authorities on continuity of derivatives trading and clearing post-Brexit

On 25 February 2019, the UK and US authorities issued a joint statement on continuity of derivatives trading and clearing post Brexit. The joint statement covers the following issues: Continued supervisory cooperation. The Bank of England (BoE) and the Commodity … Continue reading

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Thai Authorities Release Bahraini Refugee Soccer Player Amidst Diplomatic Pressure

Last week, the IELR Blog reported on the case of Hakeem al-Araibi, a 25-year-old refugee originally from Bahrain who resides and plays professional soccer in Australia. While al-Araibi has retained refugee status in Australia since 2017, Bahraini authorities have had … Continue reading

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Thai Authorities Detain Bahraini Refugee Soccer Player After INTERPOL Red Notice Request

Hakeem al-Araibi, a 25-year-old refugee soccer player from Bahrain, will remain in a Thai jail for at least two months as he prepares to fight an extradition request from his native country. Al-Araibi claims the Bahraini government arrested and tortured … Continue reading

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Authorities Respond to 25-Car Pile-Up on Southbound I-37

A stretch of southbound Interstate 37 was shut down near Live Oak County Wednesday morning as authorities and emergency crews responded to a 25-vehicle pile-up. Two Vehicles Caught Fire, At Least Three People Hospitalized According to KIII-TV, two vehicles caught … Continue reading

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