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Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS in Talks with Blockchain Firm Ripple on Cross Border Payments
By Manesh Samtani | 15/01/2018
Ripple chief says technology can speed up cross-border transactions from days to second, save banks trillions in collateral held against settlement risks.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Allows Securities Firms to Offer Bitcoin Futures Locally
By Manesh Samtani | 11/01/2018
The SEC says fraud and money laundering not points of concern as CBOE and CME markets are properly supervised.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea, China, Japan Join Hands on Cryptocurrency Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2018
Korea carries out bank inspections, China power cut on Bitcoin miners, Japan scrutinises banks’ cryptocurrency activities.
AML / KYC
Singapore to Enforce AML/CTF Rules on Cryptocurrency Intermediaries
By Garima Chitkara | 10/01/2018
Deputy prime minister says no major AML lapses have been found at Singapore banks when asked about ‘Russian Laundromat’ probe.
Fintech / Regtech
No Ban on Cryptocurrency, says Malaysia Finance Minister
By Manesh Samtani | 05/01/2018
Exchanges to be recognised by central bank once regulations are in place; draft guidelines on reporting obligations to come into force early 2018.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Clamps Down on Cryptocurrency Speculation
By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2018
Traders can only use real names to open cyptocurrency accounts, must be authenticated by banks under state regulatory jurisdiction.
Market Infrastructure
Feeding the Bitcoin Bubble
By Peter Guy | 18/12/2017
The start of bitcoin futures may increase speculation and international regulatory risks as countries rein in credit.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea to Ban Foreigners from Cryptocurrency Trading Accounts
By Editors | 18/12/2017
Government has made abrupt about turn to legitimize cryptocurrencies by bringing them under greater regulatory purview.
AML / KYC
Australia Makes Cryptocurrencies ‘Equivalent to Cash’ for AML/CTF Purposes
By Editors | 11/12/2017
**Australia joins Japan in recognising cryptocurrencies as a store of value, international transactions of $7,500 or more must be reported.
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Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Rejects Japan-style Embrace of Cryptocurrencies
By Editors | 11/12/2017
Government official says Hong Kong will continue to regard cryptocurrencies as commodities, won’t legitimise through regulation.
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