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Crypto / Digital Assets
The Rise of the Crypto Hedge Fund: Opportunities and Challenges
By Hannah Cassidy | 27/08/2018
Cryptocurrency is fast establishing itself as a mainstream asset class, evident from the emergence of several new crypto hedge funds. However, given the complex regulatory and operational issues involved, it is important for firms to review crypto-related projects carefully and engage with regulators early to avoid costly surprises and delays.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China Blocks 124 Offshore Crypto Trading Platforms
By Garima Chitkara | 27/08/2018
In the latest move in a long line of measures to stamp out cryptocurrency trading, payments and ICOs in the country, the PBOC will block the IP addresses of over 120 offshore crypto exchange platforms accessible on the mainland.
Fintech / Regtech
SWIFT Trials Instant Cross-Border Payments Service in Asia Pacific
By Garima Chitkara | 27/08/2018
SWIFT is set to trial its gpi payments service using Australia’s New Payments Platform, together with banks from China, Singapore and Thailand.
AML / KYC
Thomson Reuters, Singapore FinTech Association Join Forces on Financial Crime
By Editors | 24/08/2018
The collaboration joins the Singapore FinTech Association network with Thomson Reuters Labs technical expertise to solve issues around financial crime.
AML / KYC
Singapore’s UOB Integrates Machine Learning in AML Systems
By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2018
Collaboration with regtech firm Tookitaki has enabled deeper and broader analyses of data sets which can be applied to all processes within AML framework.
Enforcement
China Sees Largest Ever Theft of User Data
By Editors | 23/08/2018
Shenzhen-listed Ruizhi Huasheng Technology, a third party developer for state-run mobile carriers, stole up to 3 billion pieces of user data from 96 companies including Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Central Bank Digital Currency Prototype Slated for Q1 2019
By Editors | 22/08/2018
Bank of Thailand will work with 8 participating banks to design, develop and test domestic wholesale funds transfers using a central bank digital currency.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Chinese Police Arrest Hackers on Suspicion of $88mn Cryptocurrency Theft
By Editors | 22/08/2018
Chinese police have arrested three individuals who allegedly hacked computers belonging to individuals and companies to steal 600 million yuan in bitcoin and ether.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia Launches Fintech Association
By Editors | 21/08/2018
New body will connect Cambodia with overseas fintech associations and has already signed agreements with associations in Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Green Lights Seven Crypto Operators
By Editors | 21/08/2018
Crypto businesses were in May given 90 days to register with the SEC if they wished to carry on their business.
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