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.