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.

    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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