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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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