Fintech / Regtech

    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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