Based in Singapore, Mark is an experienced journalist and editor with over a decade of experience reporting on technology and business trends throughout Asia. Mark got his start as an engineer, graduating from the UK's Queen's University of Belfast with a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. As senior reporter for Regulation Asia, Mark focuses on regulatory changes impacting financial markets, with particular interest in fintech, cybersecurity and crypto markets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSB Takes Stock of Progress to Regulate ‘Global Stablecoins’
08/10/2021
The FSB highlights concerns that new regulatory regimes for global stablecoins could give rise to regulatory arbitrage and harmful market fragmentation.
Fintech / Regtech
Etrading Software Opens Registration for Digital Token Identifiers
08/10/2021
The new DTI Registry went live in July. Identifiers have already been issued for the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
AML / KYC
First Taiwan Crypto Exchange Reports on AML Compliance
07/10/2021
Eight crypto exchanges were asked to submit AML compliance statements to the regulator by the end of November.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Launches New Cybersecurity Strategy
06/10/2021
The strategy is underpinned by two foundational enablers: the development of a more vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem, and a more robust cyber workforce.
Fintech / Regtech
ISDA to Develop Standard Documentation for Crypto Derivatives
06/10/2021
ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia says a new working group has been formed to develop standard documentation for crypto derivatives.
Big Picture
Lack of Crypto Regulation Presents Financial Stability Risk: IMF
05/10/2021
The IMF says more coordination among national regulators is needed to ensure effective enforcement, reduce regulatory arbitrage, and enhance monitoring of the crypto ecosystem.
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