Cryptocurrency

Structural Regulation

Japan FSA Official Lays Out G20 Financial Sector Agenda

By Editors | 07/03/2019

Under Japan’s Presidency this year, the G20 financial sector agenda will centre on addressing market fragmentation, technological innovation and the problems of aging societies.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Gets Tough on Virtual Assets and Their Service Providers

By ComplyAdvantage | 27/02/2019

If the FATF Interpretive Note is adopted, virtual assets and their service providers could fall under the same level of regulatory scrutiny as seen in traditional banking, says ComplyAdvantage.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Sets New Capital Requirements for Crypto Players

By Editors | 15/02/2019

Crypto asset traders and exchanges in Indonesia say the high capital requirements for participating in crypto futures will hinder the development of the sector.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines’ CEZA Issues New Rules for Digital Assets, Token Offerings

By Editors | 08/02/2019

The new regulations cover the acquisition of crypto assets, including utility and security tokens, as well as issuer requirements relating to registration, security and investor protection.

Tokenisation

Australia Solicits Comments on Regulatory Framework for ICOs

By Editors | 06/02/2019

A bespoke framework for ICOs can provide regulatory clarity and encourage economic activity, but the costs and benefits must be weighed, says a paper from Australia’s Treasury.

Cryptocurrency

SC Malaysia Includes Digital Assets in ‘Recognised Market’ Guidelines

By Editors | 01/02/2019

Operators of electronic platforms for digital assets have until 1 March to submit an application to be formally recognised by the Securities Commission as market operators.

Cryptocurrency

Stock Exchange of Thailand Seeks Digital Asset Licence

By Editors | 18/01/2019

The SET plans to apply for a licence to operate a new digital asset exchange, to be set up in collaboration with its members.

Cryptocurrency

Malaysia Restricts Crypto Activity Until New Guidelines in Place

By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2019

Crypto exchange operators are prohibited from accepting new clients and ongoing ICO projects must return all client funds, until the securities regulator is ready to formally authorise their activities.

Cybersecurity

Two Thirds of Korean Crypto Exchanges Vulnerable to Hacking

By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2019

Only 7 of 21 crypto exchanges in South Korea passed the government’s security audit; the rest are “vulnerable to hacking attacks at all times.”