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Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Bans Use of Crypto as Means of Payments
By Editors | 24/03/2022
From 1 April, digital asset business operators are prohibited from enabling merchants to accept digital assets as a means of payment for goods or services.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia SC Registers Two IEO Platform Operators
By Editors | 24/03/2022
The Initial Exchange Offering platform operators are given nine months to comply with regulatory requirements before they can commence operations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
CBIRC Warns of Crypto and Metaverse Frauds at College Campuses
By Darien Choong | 23/03/2022
The CBIRC’s Beijing bureau warns that concepts such as the metaverse and blockchain are being used to defraud local college students.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, Central Banks Complete Development of Multi-CBDC Prototypes
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2022
The initial phase of Project Dunbar has proved that the concept of multi-CBDCs is technically viable, says a new project report.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysian Minister Calls for Adoption of Bitcoin as Legal Tender
By Editors | 23/03/2022
Deputy minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin says the government should consider adopting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as legal tender.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia Opens Consultation on Regulatory Regime for Crypto
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2022
The consultation proposes minimum standards of conduct, AML compliance obligations, and fit and proper requirements for directors and key persons.
Fintech / Regtech
India, China to Enable Cross-Border Payments With Arab World
By Editors | 21/03/2022
India’s NPCI and China’s UnionPay have signed agreements to establish interoperability with Buna, a payment system owned by the Arab Monetary Fund.
Big Picture
Financial Stability Risks from BigTech May Be Increasing: FSB
By Editors | 21/03/2022
The FSB warns that bigtechs could become so large or dominant that their failure could have a severe impact on economic activity and financial stability.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Consults on Expansion of CDR to Non-Bank Lending
By Editors | 20/03/2022
The designation of non-bank datasets under the CDR will support creditworthiness assessments and compliance with responsible lending obligations.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan FSA Progresses Work on AI-based Translation System
By Editors | 19/03/2022
Translated financial documents were used as training data for the AI system, helping to improve the efficiency and accuracy of translations between Japanese and English.
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