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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    Cryptocurrency

    Singapore’s New Crypto Rules Too Restrictive, Says Industry Body

    By Editors | 10/01/2023

    A blanket ban on providing credit could push retail investors to lend their crypto tokens via unregulated offshore firms.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore-Based Crypto Wallet BitKeep Suffers $8m Hack

    By Editors | 05/01/2023

    BitKeep said it is working to recover the stolen funds, some of which have already been frozen. Compensating victimised users is a top priority.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    CBIRC Proposes Stricter Rules for Banks’ Custody Businesses

    By Editors | 04/01/2023

    The draft rules strengthen requirements on internal governance, risk management systems, data protection and security controls within banks’ custody businesses.

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    Tokenisation

    China Launching National Digital Assets Platform

    By Editors | 03/01/2023

    The platform will allow users to register, store and protect intellectual property rights and digital collectibles.

    Cryptocurrency

    Audit Firms Are Exiting Relationships with Crypto Clients

    By Mark Johnston | 21/12/2022

    Mazars and Armanino have stopped serving clients in the crypto sector. BDO is reconsidering its approach to the sector.

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong to List First Crypto Futures ETFs on 16 Dec

    By Editors | 15/12/2022

    The ETFs are being launched by CSOP Asset Management, one linked to Bitcoin futures and the other to Ether futures traded on the CME.

    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Directs Issuers to Detail Exposures to Crypto and Related Impacts

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    Separately, US senators asked banking regulators to provide details on banks that have engaged in crypto-related services.

    Cryptocurrency

    EU Commission Proposes New Tax Transparency Rules for Crypto

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    New requirements to report crypto-asset, e-money and digital currency transactions are expected to enter into force on 1 January 2026.

    Trading & Investment

    Ex HKEX CEO to Launch Macau Exchange for Small Chinese Firms

    By Editors | 07/12/2022

    The exchange, Micro Connect, will provide global investors access to revenue shares from Chinese micro and small businesses.

    Cryptocurrency

    Three Firms Apply to Launch Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 07/12/2022

    Three fund managers have submitted applications to the SFC seeking approval to list ETFs in Hong Kong that invest in bitcoin and ether futures.

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