Crypto / Digital Assets

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Edges Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2018

Securities regulator to propose regulations for initial coin offerings and other forms of cryptocurrency investment.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan to Explore Blockchain-based Payments System

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2018

New central bank governor suggests artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology will revolutionise Taiwan’s financial landscape.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Targets Cryptocurrency Facilitators

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2018

Regulators are targeting firms that allow Chinese citizens to trade cryptocurrencies with local bank and online-payment accounts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Mulls Overhaul of Approach to Financial Industry Regulation

By Garima Chitkara | 01/03/2018

New rules propose an approach focused on financial function rather than individual entities; and are expected bring traditional financial firms and fintech firms on level playing field.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Issues AML/CTF Policy for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2018

Cryptocurrency exchanges are required to fully identify all customers and monitor for money laundering and terrorist financing activities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

S.Korea to ‘Encourage’ Banks to Deal with Crypto Exchanges

By Manesh Samtani | 22/02/2018

FSS governor says government will support ‘normalised trading’ of cryptocurrencies, requiring interaction of banks and crypto exchanges.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA to Empower Self Regulatory Body for Cryptocurrency

By Manesh Samtani | 19/02/2018

Self regulatory organisation will create rules and set penalties for breaches of self-imposed rules.

Crypto / Digital Assets

S. Korea Explores NY-style ‘Bitlicense’ for Cryptocurrency

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2018

The plan could include minimum capital and financial reporting requirements to qualify for a cryptocurrency exchange license.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Banks Banned from Cryptocurrency Activities

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2018

Banks prohibited from trading, advising on, and creating platforms for cryptocurrency.