Cryptocurrency

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand to Legalise Cryptocurrency by Royal Decree

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2018

    Cryptocurrencies will be classified as assets and regulated by SEC; capital gains from trading to be taxed at 10 percent.

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    Japan FSA Orders Business Improvement, Closures at Crypto Exchanges

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2018

    Five exchanges including recently-hacked Coincheck ordered to improve internal controls; two exchanges ordered to halt services.

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    China Advisor Urges Creation of National Cryptocurrency Exchange

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2018

    Top political advisor says national exchange and cryptocurrency approval system should be jointly overseen by central bank and securities regulator.

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    Thailand Edges Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2018

    Securities regulator to propose regulations for initial coin offerings and other forms of cryptocurrency investment.

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    China Targets Cryptocurrency Facilitators

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2018

    Regulators are targeting firms that allow Chinese citizens to trade cryptocurrencies with local bank and online-payment accounts.

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    S.Korea to ‘Encourage’ Banks to Deal with Crypto Exchanges

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/02/2018

    FSS governor says government will support ‘normalised trading’ of cryptocurrencies, requiring interaction of banks and crypto exchanges.

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    Japan FSA to Empower Self Regulatory Body for Cryptocurrency

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/02/2018

    Self regulatory organisation will create rules and set penalties for breaches of self-imposed rules.

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    S. Korea Explores NY-style ‘Bitlicense’ for Cryptocurrency

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2018

    The plan could include minimum capital and financial reporting requirements to qualify for a cryptocurrency exchange license.

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    Thailand Banks Banned from Cryptocurrency Activities

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2018

    Banks prohibited from trading, advising on, and creating platforms for cryptocurrency.

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    Australia Won’t Follow US, UK Credit Card Bans for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2018

    ANZ, Westpac, NAB have no restrictions on buying cryptocurrency with credit cards, the banks confirmed.

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