CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    AML / KYC

    China ICO Ban Isn’t Permanent – State-backed Thinktank Says

    By Samuel Riding | 12/09/2017

    Researcher at Institute of Finance and Banking says ban is only temporary; previous reports have suggested regulators are working on ICO framework.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    A Question of Control – Central Banks Move Against Cryptocurrencies

    By Peter Guy | 11/09/2017

    Central and global banks reveal true intent for controlling bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Joins Singapore, US in Labelling Some ICOs as Securities

    By Samuel Riding | 06/09/2017

    SFC says some ICOs are either share, debenture or collective investment schemes; some traders in secondary market could be regulated entities.

    Market Infrastructure

    Banks’ Own Cryptocurrencies Herald a Revolution

    By Peter Guy | 04/09/2017

    Improved access for consumers and step towards cashless economy made possible by proprietary cryptocurrency systems.

    AML / KYC

    Australia Signals Currency Status, AML Clampdown for Bitcoin

    By Samuel Riding | 21/08/2017

    Cryptocurrency to be brought under AUSTRAC; proposal to follow Japan in giving bitcoin legal tender status being considered by central bank.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Brings ICO’s Within Regulatory Ambit

    By Garima Chitkara | 02/08/2017

    Singapore regulator announces intention to regulate ICO’s that share characteristics of debt or equity securities.

    AML / KYC

    India Could Bring Bitcoin Regulation Under SEBI

    By Editors | 18/07/2017

    Despite earlier talk of blanket ban, panel set up in April close to agreeing model which would give bitcoin similar status to a commodity.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Tightens Cybersecurity Requirements for NBFCs

    By Editors | 12/06/2017

    RBI (the Reserve Bank of India) issued directions to the country’s NBFCs (non-banking finance companies) on information technology and security, […]

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indonesia Shuts Down 19 Illegal Investment Firms

    By Samuel Riding | 28/03/2017

    Task force gathering intelligence via social media; has received 430 reports from whistleblowers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam to Start Regulating Bitcoin in 2018

    By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2016

    Project aims to formulate rules on managing and handling digital assets and currencies.

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