Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Approves Two More Virtual Currency Exchanges

By Garima Chitkara | 12/07/2018

Virtual Currency Philippines and Etranss accredited by the BSP bringing the total number of virtual currency exchanges in the Philippines to five.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Publishes Regulatory Framework for ICOs

By Emma Zhou | 10/07/2018

New framework will task companies known as ICO portals with screening issuers and cap retail investment in ICO projects, starting from 16 July.

Big Picture

Off-boarding Tail Clients a Short-Sighted Approach – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2018

Report by Quinlan & Associates suggests potential for digital transformation to deliver 10-15% boost in top-line revenues and 30% reduction in operating costs, with tail clients a key opportunity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India’s Supreme Court Upholds RBI Crypto Ban

By Emma Zhou | 05/07/2018

RBI ban on financial institutions providing services to companies and individuals dealing in cryptocurrencies was upheld by the Supreme Court on Tuesday; next hearing scheduled for 20 July.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand’s Securities Firms Seek to Launch Joint Crypto Exchange

By Emma Zhou | 03/07/2018

Security companies in Thailand are looking to join hands in setting up a crypto exchange, believing customers will prefer trading with known securities businesses.

Fintech / Regtech

China Toughens Regulations Amid Multiple P2P Lender Collapses

By Emma Zhou | 03/07/2018

As numerous P2P lenders collapse in China , including 28 firm in the final week of June, authorities are ramping up efforts to strengthen regulations in the sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines to Issue Crypto Exchange Licences at Economic Zone

By Emma Zhou | 03/07/2018

Cagayan Economic Zone Authority will issue 25 licences for crypto exchanges to operate in the economic zone; authority to focus on regulations that protect investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan’s Line Corp To Launch Crypto Exchange in Singapore

By Garima Chitkara | 02/07/2018

Cryptocurrency exchange will be launched outside Japan, with application with Japan FSA still pending; Line Corp looking to capitalise on user base for payments, transfers and asset management services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan to Use Credit Scores to Monitor Crypto Trading

By Emma Zhou | 29/06/2018

The Japanese government plans to use personal credit information and social media IDs to monitor suspicious crypto trading activities and accounts.