Custody & Infrastructure

Custody & Infrastructure

Nasdaq Establishes New Digital Assets Business

By Editors | 21/09/2022

The technology that underpins the digital asset ecosystem has the potential to transform markets over the long-term, says Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman.

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Malaysia, MX Global Partner on Digital Assets

By Editors | 19/09/2022

The collaboration includes research and development, joint solution development, and cyber risk training and awareness programmes.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Proposes to Ban Crypto Lending, Staking Services

By Editors | 18/09/2022

A minimum investment amount is also proposed for each digital asset transaction.  Meanwhile, the SEC is considering allowing asset managers to set up digital asset funds.

Tokenisation

Asset Tokenisation Increasingly Relevant in ‘Crypto Winter’ – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2022

A new report from BCG and ADDX projects a 50-fold increase in tokenised assets by 2030, bringing the market’s value to over $16 trillion.

Cryptocurrency

DBS to Expand Crypto Offerings to More Clients – Report

By Editors | 11/09/2022

CEO Piyush Gupta says DBS will soon offer crypto services to 300,000 other clients across Asia such as private banks, accredited investors, exchanges and funds.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Advances Work to Revamp Rules for Crypto Firms

By Editors | 08/09/2022

The SEC will appoint a working group to consider amendments to the regulatory framework. Separately, it has filed a police complaint against Zipmex.

Cryptocurrency

Korea’s Busan City Forms Partnerships with FTX, Binance

By Editors | 05/09/2022

FTX will assist in the establishment of the Busan Digital Asset Exchange. Both FTX and Binance will support the development of Busan’s local blockchain industry.

Custody & Infrastructure

Australia Launches Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre

By Editors | 01/09/2022

Backed by industry, government and academia, the DFCRC will facilitate the development of the emerging digital finance sector.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Considers Relaxation of Crypto Taxation Policies

By Editors | 30/08/2022

Authorities are considering a system under which crypto asset issuers would only be taxed when profits are generated, and not based on unrealised gains.