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Enforcement
Singapore Police, Banks Step Up Scam Intervention Efforts
By Editors | 31/03/2022
In a four-day operation last week, the police and five banks intervened in 150 scam cases, which resulted in the arrests of 35 individuals.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam to Develop Legal Framework for Virtual Assets
By Editors | 31/03/2022
Vietnam’s prime minister has asked government ministries and the central bank to develop a legal and regulatory framework for virtual assets and electronic money.
AML / KYC
Japan to Tighten Russia Sanctions, G7 Rejects Ruble Option
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2022
Japan to impose new requirements on crypto exchanges. G7 rejects Russian demand for gas payments in rubles. US to help EU reduce dependence on Russian energy.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKEX Sets Out Vision to Build ‘Marketplace of the Future’
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2022
HKEX will introduce a new platform for ESG-related products, ETF connect schemes with the mainland, more yuan products, and more listing reforms.
Fintech / Regtech
Huobi Seeks to Launch Retail Crypto ETF in HK
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2022
Huobi Tech has structured the ETF so that it won’t be restricted to just professional investors, possibly through the use of crypto futures listed on overseas exchanges.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOT Offers Update on Transition to Sustainable Digital Economy
By Editors | 29/03/2022
The BOT will publish a virtual bank licensing framework by Q2 2022, and directions on its open banking policy in Q3 2022.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC Unveils 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
By Editors | 29/03/2022
The SEC will seek to enhance competitiveness, ensure inclusiveness, and strengthen trust and confidence in the capital market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASX Announces Likely Delay to Chess Replacement Go-Live
By Editors | 29/03/2022
The next software release from technology provider Digital Asset has been delayed by three months, impacting the project schedule.
Fintech / Regtech
Alibaba, Tencent Tighten Platform Rules Governing NFTs – Report
By Darien Choong | 29/03/2022
NFTs in China are sold in yuan rather than crypto, do not use public decentralised blockchains, and cannot be resold after purchase.
Capital / Liquidity
BOT to Cap Bank Investment in Digital Asset Businesses
By Editors | 27/03/2022
Thai banks will be allowed to invest up to 3 percent of capital in digital asset businesses. Such investment must also be ring-fenced from core banking operations.
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