Crypto / Digital Assets

Banks’ Own Cryptocurrencies Herald a Revolution

Improved access for consumers and step towards cashless economy made possible by proprietary cryptocurrency systems.

Australia Signals Currency Status, AML Clampdown for Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency to be brought under AUSTRAC; proposal to follow Japan in giving bitcoin legal tender status being considered by central bank.

Singapore Brings ICO’s Within Regulatory Ambit

Singapore regulator announces intention to regulate ICO's that share characteristics of debt or equity securities.

India Could Bring Bitcoin Regulation Under SEBI

Despite earlier talk of blanket ban, panel set up in April close to agreeing model which would give bitcoin similar status to a commodity.

India Tightens Cybersecurity Requirements for NBFCs

Indonesia Shuts Down 19 Illegal Investment Firms

Task force gathering intelligence via social media; has received 430 reports from whistleblowers.

Vietnam to Start Regulating Bitcoin in 2018

Project aims to formulate rules on managing and handling digital assets and currencies.

Tullett to Distribute Digital Currency Trading Index

Agreement with Australia’s Brave New Coin allows distribution of information on more than 50 digital currencies.

ICAP Acquires Abide Financial

ASX Advances Blockchain Development

Permission-based network due to replace electronic sub-register.