Cryptocurrency

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

    CBDCs

    Slim Chance of China Making Bitcoin a Currency, PBOC Adviser Says

    By Editors | 11/07/2017

    Sheng Songcheng says bitcoin lacks ‘fundamental attributes’, but advocates government-derived virtual currency as Beijing-based institute researches blockchain and related financial technologies.

    Cryptocurrency

    Asia Advances Consensus on Bitcoin Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2017

    Amid the increased popularisation of bitcoin and other virtual currencies in recent years, regulatory authorities across Asia Pacific have been […]

    Cryptocurrency

    Bitcoin Forum Reveals PBOC Rectification Order

    By Samuel Riding | 26/04/2017

    Exchanges told to adhere to regulations on securities, futures and forex; tighten AML controls.

    Cryptocurrency

    India Eyes Virtual Currency Regulation

    By Samuel Riding | 13/04/2017

    Committee launched 2 months after central bank reminder that all VC platforms are unlicensed.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Indonesia Shuts Down 19 Illegal Investment Firms

    By Samuel Riding | 28/03/2017

    Task force gathering intelligence via social media; has received 430 reports from whistleblowers.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    MAS Completes Blockchain Settlement Project

    By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

    SGX to trial distributed ledger in fixed income trading, settlement.

    Cryptocurrency

    Top PBOC Official Flags Bitcoin Risks

    By Samuel Riding | 07/03/2017

    Zhou Xuedong moots negative list for exchanges; cites fund security, money laundering risks.

    Cryptocurrency

    China Threatens to Close Bitcoin Exchanges

    By Samuel Riding | 09/02/2017

    Exchanges have imposed trading fees in response to PBOC inquiries.

    Cryptocurrency

    BSP Sets Virtual Currency Exchange Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 09/02/2017

    New guidelines aim to regulate digital currencies used in financial services delivery to curb AML, CTF.

    Cryptocurrency

    RBI Warns on Bitcoin

    By Samuel Riding | 08/02/2017

    Central bank says it does not yet authorise creation, trading of virtual currencies.

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