Cryptocurrency

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

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    FIA Critiques EU Proposals to Directly Supervise Asia CCPs

    By Garima Chitkara | 07/12/2017

    Chief executive says some systemically important CCPs could be forced to move to Europe, fragmenting liquidity and raising costs.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Malaysia Trialling Blockchain-based Unlisted, OTC Markets

    By Editors | 04/12/2017

    Distributed ledger trial will form basis of technology architecture, software functions and development standards to underpin markets.

    Cryptocurrency

    India’s Highest Court Considering Petition Calling for Bitcoin Regulation

    By Garima Chitkara | 16/11/2017

    Petitioner says central bank, securities regulator refusing to take responsibility for bitcoin regulation by not defining as currency or commodity

    Cryptocurrency

    Singapore, Malaysia Take More Open Stances on Cryptocurrency

    By Editors | 09/11/2017

    MAS executive director says ICOs could be an example for securities markets; Malaysia to consider secondary market for digital assets.

    Resolution & Recovery

    When Deposit Insurance Isn’t Insurance

    By Peter Guy | 06/11/2017

    Calls for EU wide deposit insurance are supposed to herald banking union. But regulatory enforcement, national policies and financial technology stand in the way.

    Cryptocurrency

    Indonesia, Vietnam Join Virtual Currency Clampdown

    By Editors | 30/10/2017

    Indonesian central bank says ‘financial innovation’ requires pre-approval; State Bank of Vietnam to pass law outlawing virtual currencies next year.

    Cryptocurrency

    Bitcoin is Dead. Long Live Cryptocurrency

    By Peter Guy | 23/10/2017

    Commercial and central banks are urgently trying to vault ahead of bitcoin, fearful the technology could overtake them.

    CBDCs

    PBOC Completes Algorithm Testing on Digital Fiat Currency

    By Editors | 16/10/2017

    Central bank leading the race to create world first amid ongoing clampdown on virtual currency exchanges and coin offerings.

    Cryptocurrency

    Official Media Confirms China Bitcoin Ban Only Temporary

    By Editors | 09/10/2017

    Xinhua says authorities will introduce a licensing programme and stricter AML rules for cryptocurrency exchanges; ICOs also to become regulated.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Regulators Must Collectively Embrace 4th Industrial Revolution – ASIC

    By Editors | 25/09/2017

    Chairman Greg Medcraft expresses concern about regulatory fragmentation with increased use of technology, emergence of ICOs.

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