Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

SC Orders Half of Malaysia’s Digital Asset Exchanges to Close

By Editors | 11/03/2019

According to a notice from Malaysia’s Securities Commission, 21 of the country’s 43 digital asset exchanges will be forced to close after they failed to register by the 1 March deadline.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Consults on Frameworks for ICOs, Property Crowdfunding

By Editors | 08/03/2019

The ICO framework covers issuer eligibility, transparency in disclosures, and utilisation of proceeds. The property crowdfunding framework was first announced in Budget 2019.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA Official Lays Out G20 Financial Sector Agenda

By Editors | 07/03/2019

Under Japan’s Presidency this year, the G20 financial sector agenda will centre on addressing market fragmentation, technological innovation and the problems of aging societies.

AML / KYC

FATF Gets Tough on Virtual Assets and Their Service Providers

By ComplyAdvantage | 27/02/2019

If the FATF Interpretive Note is adopted, virtual assets and their service providers could fall under the same level of regulatory scrutiny as seen in traditional banking, says ComplyAdvantage.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand to Allow Scripless Issuance, Tokenisation of Securities

By Editors | 26/02/2019

The National Legislative Assembly has endorsed an amendment that will enable the scripless issuance and tokenisation of primary market securities, as early as this year.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Sets New Capital Requirements for Crypto Players

By Editors | 15/02/2019

Crypto asset traders and exchanges in Indonesia say the high capital requirements for participating in crypto futures will hinder the development of the sector.

Fintech / Regtech

FSB Chair Focused on Assessing Reform Effects, New Risks

By Garima Chitkara | 12/02/2019

The FSB is launching new studies to assess the impact of post-crisis reforms while actively working to identify new sources of risk to the financial sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Full Implementation of Basel III Needed at the National Level

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2019

The current system of national implementation does not favour full implementation of post-crisis regulatory reform, says German central banker Joachim Wuermeling.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines’ CEZA Issues New Rules for Digital Assets, Token Offerings

By Editors | 08/02/2019

The new regulations cover the acquisition of crypto assets, including utility and security tokens, as well as issuer requirements relating to registration, security and investor protection.