Mark Johnston

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    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.

    Articles by Mark Johnston

    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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