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Cryptocurrency
Former CFTC Chair Calls for Dedicated US Crypto Regulator
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2022
Such a bureau would have its own authorisation and financing, and adopt the mandates of both the CFTC and SEC, said J. Christopher Giancarlo.
Tokenisation
Korean Presidential Hopeful to Use NFTs for Campaign Fundraising
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2022
The Democratic Party of Korea’s Lee Jae-myung is set to become the world’s first presidential candidate to raise campaign funds using NFTs.
CBDCs
China Releases CBDC Wallet on Mobile App Stores
By Editors | 05/01/2022
The app is available in 12 cities and regions as well as the host cities for the Winter Olympics. Until now the app has only been available for download via private links.
Payments & Settlements
IndusInd Bank, NPCI Partner on UPI-based Cross Border Payments
By Editors | 03/01/2022
Initially, real-time remittances from Thailand to India will be enabled via DeeMoney, a Thailand-based money transfer operator and partner of IndusInd Bank.
CBDCs
BOT to Delay Testing of Retail CBDC to Late 2022
By Editors | 30/12/2021
After discussions with relevant parties and careful consideration, Thailand will proceed slowly, said BOT deputy director Kasidit Tansanguan.
Anti-Money Laundering
KoFIU Completes Initial Review of VASP Business Registrations
By Mark Johnston | 24/12/2021
In all, 29 VASPs have been approved out of a total 42 that filed for registration by the 24 September deadline. Decisions on five entities are still pending.
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Laos to Step Up Cross-Border Cooperation in 2022
By Editors | 23/12/2021
The National Bank of Cambodia and Bank of the Lao PDR will cooperate on payment innovation and cross-border connectivity, among other areas.
Anti-Money Laundering
Regulation Asia: Top 20 News Stories for 2021
By Editors | 23/12/2021
This list presents the most-read new stories published by Regulation Asia in 2021, based on aggregated user traffic analytics.
Anti-Money Laundering
Regulation Asia: Top Ten Contributed Articles for 2021
By Editors | 23/12/2021
This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2020, based on aggregated user traffic analytics.
Cryptocurrency
Australian Regulators Endorse Government Plans for Crypto Sector
By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2021
Australia’s Council of Financial Regulators have endorsed the Treasury’s plan to form a new working group on the regulation of the crypto-ecosystem.
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