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Coverage of regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends in the secure storage and management of digital assets for institutions and retail investors.
Structural Regulation
SFC Confirms Plans to Regulate Fund Trustees, Custodians
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2022
A new regulated activity (RA 13) will be introduced which will subject trustees and custodians of public funds to licensing requirements and ongoing regulatory supervision.
Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Proposes New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising
By Manesh Samtani | 15/02/2022
Advertisements related to cryptocurrencies in public areas will be prohibited, but advertising of services “can still be carried out normally”.
Cryptocurrency
DBS to Offer Retail Crypto Trading by Year End
By Mark Johnston | 15/02/2022
DBS plans to make access to its institutional trading desk for digital assets more convenient and to launch retail services by year-end.
Tokenisation
UN Agency Approves Technical Standards Project for NFTs
By Editors | 14/02/2022
The project is led by Tencent, with support from other companies, universities and institutions including Ant Group.
Tokenisation
SETL, Digital Asset to Create Regulated Network for Tokens
By Editors | 10/02/2022
The network will enable central banks and regulated institutions to create tokens for customers, where each token will represent a regulated liability.
Cybersecurity
Thai SEC Calls on Crypto Businesses to Improve Cybersecurity
By Editors | 09/02/2022
The SEC reminds crypto businesses to bolsters their cybersecurity systems, safeguard customer assets, and comply with IT audit and penetration testing requirements.
Cryptocurrency
IMF Urges El Salvador to Remove Bitcoin’s Legal Tender Status
By Editors | 03/02/2022
The IMF said the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender entails “large risks” relating to financial stability, financial integrity, and consumer protection.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand Finalises Tax Policy for Income from Crypto Trading
By Editors | 02/02/2022
Individuals will have to include profits from cryptocurrency trading as assessable income when filing personal income tax returns.
Cryptocurrency
Laos Central Bank Authorises Crypto Exchange Platforms
By Editors | 23/01/2022
Cryptocurrency exchange platforms Lao Digital Assets Exchange and Bitqik are expected to start providing services in April.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firms Should Not Advertise to Retail Customers: MAS
By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2022
New guidelines say crypto firms should refrain from advertising their services in public areas in Singapore or via social media influencers.
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