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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.
Custody & Infrastructure
Etrading Software Becomes Registration Authority for DTIs
By Editors | 01/03/2021
The UK-headquartered technology provider has been nominated to become the registration authority for the new ISO standard for Digital Token Identifiers.
Cryptocurrency
SEC Thailand Considers New Qualifications for Retail Crypto Investors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/02/2021
The SEC is considering the introduction of screening criteria for retail crypto investors which could include age, trading experience and wealth.
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong: GDF Warns Against Restricting Retail Investment in Crypto
By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2021
The November FSTB proposal to only allow VASPs to offer services to professional investors could prompt retail investors to move to unlicensed platforms, GDF says.
CBDCs
BOK Calls for Review of Legal Framework to Enable CBDC Issuance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2021
In a new research paper, the BOK discusses key issues relevant to the issuance of a CBDC, including its design elements and legal and policy implications.
Custody & Infrastructure
Thailand to Introduce Rules for Digital Asset Wallet Providers
By Editors | 02/02/2021
The SEC is concerned that digital asset wallets and custodian services could be used for drug offences and money laundering.
Custody & Infrastructure
BSP Updates VASP Rules to Align with FATF Requirements
By Editors | 28/01/2021
The updated rules also bring into scope virtual asset custodians, introducing a $1mn minimum capital requirement for such businesses.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Grants Deutsche Bank Fund Custody Licence in China
By Editors | 22/12/2020
Deutsche Bank has become the second foreign bank to be granted a domestic fund custody licence in China, just months after rules were finalised for granting such approvals.
Cryptocurrency
SFC Issues First Licence to Digital Asset Trading Platform
By Editors | 16/12/2020
The licences permit OSL Digital Securities to operate regulated brokerage and automated trading services for digital assets.
KYC & CDD
Hong Kong Set to Tighten Rules for Digital Wallets July 2021
By Editors | 15/12/2020
Non-real-name account holders will not be able to transfer money to other banks or e-wallets, or make cross-border remittances.
Custody & Infrastructure
Onchain Custodian Recognised for ‘True Compliance Mindset’
By Editors | 15/12/2020
Onchain Custodian provides enterprise grade custody services for the cryptoasset sector, offering investors certainty that their digital assets are held securely.
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