Custody & Infrastructure

    Coverage of regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends in the secure storage and management of digital assets for institutions and retail investors.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thai SEC Revises Capital Requirements for Crypto Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2024

    The revised requirements aim to increase trust in the digital asset market and enhance investor protection.

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    Cryptocurrency

    ASIC Seeks Feedback on Updated Guidance for Digital Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 05/12/2024

    ASIC proposes to regulate digital assets like traditional financial products, requiring crypto firms to apply for an AFS licence.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Taiwan Executive Yuan Approves “Version 2.0” Anti-Fraud Action Plan

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2024

    The FSC also issued new regulatory guidelines for FIs and VASPs on preventing the fraudulent use of financial services.

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    DeFi & Web3

    Permissionless Blockchains Can Enhance Traditional Financial Services

    By Editors | 03/12/2024

    European Commission report says public permissionless blockchains represent a promising alternative to permissioned platforms.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Taiwan FSC Launches New Registration System for VASPs

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2024

    The FSC also released guidelines for firms providing virtual asset services and launched a “Virtual Asset Custody Services” pilot programme.

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    Tokenisation

    HKMA Announces Launch of Digital Bond Grant Scheme

    By Editors | 30/11/2024

    The scheme offers grants of up to HK$2.5mn for each eligible digital bond issuance to promote bond tokenisation in Hong Kong.

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    Cryptocurrency

    CFTC Poised to Lead US Digital Asset Regulation Under Trump

    By Thisanka Siripala | 29/11/2024

    President-elect Donald Trump is expected to scale back the SEC role in favour of a more innovation-friendly regulatory framework led by the CFTC.

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    Cryptocurrency

    BSP Proposes to Enhance Reporting Requirements for VASPs

    By Editors | 26/11/2024

    VASPs must submit 13 reports at specified intervals to ensure thorough oversight. A new reporting portal will be implemented by January.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    UBS Pilots Digital Cash for Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2024

    UBS Digital Cash is aimed at boosting efficiency, transparency, and liquidity management for corporate and institutional clients.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Taiwan: New Rules for Crypto to Enter into Force in Jan 2025

    By Editors | 11/11/2024

    The new rules will cover VASP registration, custody of fiat currency, information security, complaints handling, record keeping, and other areas.

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