Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Can Crypto be Green?

By ESG Investor | 26/11/2021

Energy-intensive and unregulated, institutional investors are proving reluctant to back the rapidly growing asset class.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Regulators Pledge to Provide Clarity on Crypto Next Year

By Editors | 26/11/2021

The Fed, OCC and FDIC plan to provide clarity on whether certain crypto-related activities conducted by banks are “legally permissible”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSC Korea Seeks to Criminalise Crypto Market Manipulation

By Editors | 26/11/2021

Those who obtain unfair profits from crypto trading would face at least one year in prison and at least three times the amount gained in fines.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Strengthens Financial Connectivity with Chongqing

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2021

Ten MOUs were signed between Singapore and Chongqing banks and industry bodies at the 4th China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Financial Summit.

Fintech / Regtech

Japanese Banks, Companies to Test Run Digital Currency

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2021

A group of over 70 companies, banks, and organisations plans to bring a digital currency known as DCJPY into circulation in the second half of 2022.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine SEC Issues Draft Rules for Online Lenders, Fintechs

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021

The SEC is seeking a greater degree of regulatory oversight for fintech firms and digital lenders to address “abusive and predatory practices”.

Fintech / Regtech

India: GIFT City Regulator Wins Approval to Set Up Suptech Fund

By Editors | 24/11/2021

The IFSCA also received approval for a new headquarters building. GIFT City’s new gold bullion exchange is expected to launch in January.

Fintech / Regtech

Cryptocurrencies No Longer On The Fringes, says ASIC Chair

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021

ASIC chair Joe Longo sees crypto as no longer on the fringes of the financial services industry, but cautions investors against involvement.

Fintech / Regtech

Blockchain Projects Featured in Beijing Innovation Trials

By Darien Choong | 24/11/2021

Four of the selected projects, out of 51 submitted, are based on blockchain. One selected project seeks to use the digital yuan in securities trading.