Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Proposes Stronger Regulation for Crypto Assets

By Editors | 13/04/2019

In a bill to amend the law, the FSA proposes the introduction of stronger protections for investors and restrictions to prevent misconduct in the crypto sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

UN Security Council Resolution Targets Terrorism Financing

By Editors | 01/04/2019

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution calling on member states to beef up efforts to identify, prosecute and penalise those directly or indirectly financing terrorism.

Sustainable Finance

ACMF Advances Efforts on Sustainable Finance, Regional Connectivity

By Editors | 20/03/2019

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum has endorsed a roadmap for promoting sustainable investment and launched a framework for cross-border publication of research.

Cryptocurrency

Japan to Impose Margin Trading Limits in Cryptocurrency Sector

By Editors | 20/03/2019

New rules will limit cryptocurrency margin trading to two-to-four times initial deposits and require exchanges offering margin facilities to register separately with government.

Cryptocurrency

Singapore Court Rules in First Case Involving Cryptocurrency

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2019

The Singapore International Commercial Court has ruled that crypto exchange Quoine was liable for a “breach of contract and breach of trust” by reversing seven trades in April 2017.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Philippines Fintech Push Makes it a Compelling Market to Watch

By Philip Keller | 19/03/2019

Industry veteran Philip Keller explores the approach taken by regulators in the Philippines to encourage fintech innovation and financial sector digitalisation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BCBS Sets Out Minimum Expectations for Banks Exposed to Crypto

By Editors | 18/03/2019

The minimum prudential expectations for banks exposed to crypto-assets relate to due diligence, governance and risk management, public disclosure and supervisory dialogue.

Custody & Infrastructure

Stock Exchange of Thailand to Launch Digital Asset Platform by 2020

By Editors | 15/03/2019

The SET says it will build a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem around the new platform as part of its digitalisation strategy, as the country approves its first ‘ICO portal’.

Cryptocurrency

SC Orders Half of Malaysia’s Digital Asset Exchanges to Close

By Editors | 11/03/2019

According to a notice from Malaysia’s Securities Commission, 21 of the country’s 43 digital asset exchanges will be forced to close after they failed to register by the 1 March deadline.