Cryptocurrency

CBDCs

China Completes Digital Bank Acceptance Bills Trial

By Samuel Riding | 27/01/2017

ICBC and BOC involved in trial which could preface introduction of blockchain-backed legal tender.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia Investigating ISIS Bitcoin Transactions

By Samuel Riding | 12/01/2017

Activist Bahrun Naim said to have transferred funds via online transfers, remittances and blockchain.

Custody & Infrastructure

China Mulls Bitcoin Custody Platform

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Move aims to enhance security of trading in virtual currency after recent volatility.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan FSA to Allow JPX to Use Fintech

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Move aims to further explore technology applications, enhance trading efficiency.

Cryptocurrency

PBOC Hones in on Bitcoin Risks

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Central bank reminds institutions bitcoin is not legal tender.

Anti-Money Laundering

Killing King Cash – The Perils of Demonetisation

By Peter Guy | 19/12/2016

Government moves to reduce cash in circulation have rightly resulted in public suspicion and disorder.

Capital Adequacy

Japan – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2016

Japanese regulators break from the pack on capital regulation, HFT and fintech.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam to Start Regulating Bitcoin in 2018

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2016

Project aims to formulate rules on managing and handling digital assets and currencies.

Cryptocurrency

S.Korea Planning Bitcoin Exchange Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 22/11/2016

Multi-agency task force to consider Japan, US and EU regulatory models.