CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam to Develop Legal Framework for Virtual Assets

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    Vietnam’s prime minister has asked government ministries and the central bank to develop a legal and regulatory framework for virtual assets and electronic money.

    AML / KYC

    Japan to Tighten Russia Sanctions, G7 Rejects Ruble Option

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2022

    Japan to impose new requirements on crypto exchanges. G7 rejects Russian demand for gas payments in rubles. US to help EU reduce dependence on Russian energy.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKEX Sets Out Vision to Build ‘Marketplace of the Future’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2022

    HKEX will introduce a new platform for ESG-related products, ETF connect schemes with the mainland, more yuan products, and more listing reforms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Huobi Seeks to Launch Retail Crypto ETF in HK

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2022

    Huobi Tech has structured the ETF so that it won’t be restricted to just professional investors, possibly through the use of crypto futures listed on overseas exchanges.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BOT Offers Update on Transition to Sustainable Digital Economy

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    The BOT will publish a virtual bank licensing framework by Q2 2022, and directions on its open banking policy in Q3 2022.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand SEC Unveils 2022-2024 Strategic Plan

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    The SEC will seek to enhance competitiveness, ensure inclusiveness, and strengthen trust and confidence in the capital market.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASX Announces Likely Delay to Chess Replacement Go-Live

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    The next software release from technology provider Digital Asset has been delayed by three months, impacting the project schedule.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Alibaba, Tencent Tighten Platform Rules Governing NFTs – Report

    By Darien Choong | 29/03/2022

    NFTs in China are sold in yuan rather than crypto, do not use public decentralised blockchains, and cannot be resold after purchase.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BOT to Cap Bank Investment in Digital Asset Businesses

    By Editors | 27/03/2022

    Thai banks will be allowed to invest up to 3 percent of capital in digital asset businesses. Such investment must also be ring-fenced from core banking operations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    OECD Proposes Tax Reporting Framework for Crypto-assets

    By Editors | 27/03/2022

    The framework would require intermediaries to identify their customers and their tax jurisdictions, and then report their aggregate transaction values annually.

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