CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA to Introduce Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2022

Only Hong Kong incorporated entities licensed by the HKMA would be allowed to actively market stablecoins to the local public.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Former CFTC Chair Calls for Dedicated US Crypto Regulator

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2022

Such a bureau would have its own authorisation and financing, and adopt the mandates of both the CFTC and SEC, said J. Christopher Giancarlo.

Fintech / Regtech

Korean Presidential Hopeful to Use NFTs for Campaign Fundraising

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2022

The Democratic Party of Korea’s Lee Jae-myung is set to become the world’s first presidential candidate to raise campaign funds using NFTs.

Fintech / Regtech

BOT to Delay Testing of Retail CBDC to Late 2022

By Editors | 30/12/2021

After discussions with relevant parties and careful consideration, Thailand will proceed slowly, said BOT deputy director Kasidit Tansanguan.

Fintech / Regtech

KoFIU Completes Initial Review of VASP Business Registrations

By Mark Johnston | 24/12/2021

In all, 29 VASPs have been approved out of a total 42 that filed for registration by the 24 September deadline. Decisions on five entities are still pending.

Press Release

Regulation Asia: Top 20 News Stories for 2021

By Editors | 23/12/2021

This list presents the most-read new stories published by Regulation Asia in 2021, based on aggregated user traffic analytics.

Press Release

Regulation Asia: Top Ten Contributed Articles for 2021

By Editors | 23/12/2021

This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2020, based on aggregated user traffic analytics.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Regulators Endorse Government Plans for Crypto Sector

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2021

Australia’s Council of Financial Regulators have endorsed the Treasury’s plan to form a new working group on the regulation of the crypto-ecosystem.

Big Picture

ISSA Explores CBDC Impacts to Post-Trade Settlement

By Editors | 21/12/2021

CBDC is a critical and likely enabler for DLT-based securities settlement and collateral management, with stablecoins providing a possible alternative, the paper says.