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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.
Cryptocurrency
ASIC Issues Guidance on Crypto-asset Investment Products
By Editors | 29/10/2021
ASIC says it has introduced a new ‘crypto-asset’ category in the licensing application for responsible entities.
Cryptocurrency
India No Longer Likely to Ban Cryptocurrencies – Report
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/10/2021
Finance ministry officials have reportedly said that a law for cryptocurrencies could as soon as February 2022, around the time of India’s next general Budget.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore Sees Launch of DLT-based Payment Platform, Partior
By Editors | 27/10/2021
With its genesis in MAS’ Project Ubin, Partior was founded by DBS, JPMorgan and Temasek last year seeking to disrupt the traditional cross-border payments model.
Cryptocurrency
Australia Senate Report Proposes New Crypto Licensing Regime
By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2021
The committee recommends a new category of market licence be created for crypto exchanges and a new company structure for DeFi platforms.
Cryptocurrency
Sri Lanka to Develop Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2021
The committee will advise Sri Lanka’s cabinet on a regulatory framework for Sri Lanka for blockchain, digital banking and crypto mining.
Payments & Settlements
Sri Lanka: CBSL Collaborates with Industry on Inward Remittances
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 12/10/2021
The central bank is working with banks, mobile operators, and government agencies to launch a new mobile app for inward remittances.
Cryptocurrency
S. Korea to Start Taxing Cryptocurrency Gains Next Year
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/10/2021
Any further delay will lead to “the loss of public trust in government policy and undermine stability in the legal system”, said finance minister Hong Nam-ki.
Custody & Infrastructure
Etrading Software Opens Registration for Digital Token Identifiers
By Mark Johnston | 08/10/2021
The new DTI Registry went live in July. Identifiers have already been issued for the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Grants Two New Licences to Provide DPT Services
By Editors | 02/10/2021
DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve have received authorisation under the PSA to provide digital payment token services.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore, Malaysia to Link PayNow, DuitNow in Q4 2022
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 27/09/2021
Customers of participating financial institutions will be able to make real-time cross-border transfers using a mobile number.
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