Digital Assets

    Cryptocurrency

    India to Finalise Stance on Crypto in Early 2023 – Reports

    By Editors | 25/09/2022

    The government plans to finalise its stance by February-March 2023, ahead of a May deadline to respond to the FATF.

    Cryptocurrency

    Indonesia to Tighten Rules for Crypto Exchanges – Report

    By Editors | 25/09/2022

    Crypto exchanges will have to post Indonesian citizens resident in the country to at least two-thirds of their board seats.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    US SEC Accounting Guidance Disrupts Banks Crypto Projects

    By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2022

    Accounting guidance issued in March has reportedly forced US listed banks that were building out crypto offerings to suspend their plans.

    Stablecoins

    EU Lawmakers Finalise Text of MiCA Legislation – Reports

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    Limitations on the use of USD-pegged stablecoins within the EU have been removed. Algorithmic stablecoins and tradeable NFTs could be brought into scope.

    Cryptocurrency

    Australian Senator Proposes Bill on Digital Asset Regulation

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    The bill would establish rules for crypto exchanges, custody providers stablecoin issuers, and banks facilitating e-CNY transactions.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    SBI Obtains Singapore Licence to Offer Digital Asset Services

    By Editors | 22/09/2022

    SBI Digital Markets will advise on corporate finance, deal in capital markets products, and provide custodial services.

    Tokenisation

    Deutsche Börse Goes Live With Digital Securities Platform

    By Editors | 21/09/2022

    The D7 platform allows FIs to issue digital financial instruments, providing an alternative to conventional physical issuance and securities processing.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thailand SEC Issues New Rules on Crypto Custody

    By Editors | 21/09/2022

    Digital asset depository service providers already in business have until 11 October to submit a licence application to the SEC.

    CBDCs

    China to Expand CBDC Testing in Guangdong, Other Provinces

    By Editors | 21/09/2022

    The central bank will expand its digital yuan testing to include Guangdong, Jiangsu, Hebei and Sichuan in their entirety.

    Cryptocurrency

    Binance Set to Secure Crypto Licence for the Philippines

    By Editors | 21/09/2022

    Binance is in late stage talks to buy a Philippine company that already has VASP and electronic money issuer licences.

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