Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia: Senator Calls on Govt to Accelerate Work on Crypto Regulation

    By Darien Choong | 15/03/2022

    Senator Andrew Bragg said the government should hire experts to permanently work on crypto regulation within a dedicated unit of Treasury.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Revises Regulatory Framework for E-money Issuers

    By Mark Johnston | 15/03/2022

    E-money can refer to monetary value “electronically stored in an instrument or device” – including cash cards, prepaid cards, stored value cards or digital wallets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand to Offer Tax Exemptions on Crypto Trades

    By Editors | 14/03/2022

    Traders will be allowed to offset annual losses against crypto gains for taxes purposes. Crypto trades will also be exempt from a 7 percent VAT.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Crypto Industry Set to Adopt Travel Rule

    By Editors | 13/03/2022

    The travel rule will increase transparency on the individuals and entities crypto exchanges deal with, as the government seeks to prevent sanctions evasion.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Paxos, Sygnum to Offer Digital Asset Services in Singapore

    By Editors | 11/03/2022

    Paxos will gain a DPT licence under the Payment Services Act. Sygnum will provide fund unit tokenisation and securitise NFTs and metaverse assets.

    AML / KYC

    US President Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Digital Assets

    By Editors | 10/03/2022

    The US Treasury and other agencies are directed to submit a series of reports within six months recommending a policy approach for digital assets.

    Market Infrastructure

    CSA Singapore to Update Cybersecurity Act, Code of Practice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2022

    The updates will seek to address ransomware, cloud and 5G technology risks faced by critical information infrastructure sectors including banking & finance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Greening Asia Through Data and Regulation

    By Steven Yankelson | 09/03/2022

    Effective and efficient ESG risk management and reporting practices can be enabled through better data and technology, says Steven Yankelson.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASIC Reverses Plans to Extend ePayment Protections to Small Business

    By Editors | 08/03/2022

    ASIC will publish an updated ePayments Code in April, enhancing some consumer protections and extending those protections to payments made using the NPP.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand SEC Tightens Custody Rules for Digital Assets

    By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2022

    The SEC is also proposing requirements for digital asset businesses to disclose service quality information on their websites.

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