Digital Assets

Tokenisation

SGX-Temasek JV to Launch Issuer Services Platform in Q4 2021

By Editors | 27/09/2021

Marketnode has established partnerships with 10 FIs to facilitate the launch of the new platform, which is part of a new digital infrastructure for fixed income.

Cryptocurrency

Korea: 29 Crypto Exchanges Meet Registration Deadline

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2021

The applications will be processed within three months, following which approved exchanges will be subject to AML rules announced in March.

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Should Re-examine Relationship with Regulators, and Vice Versa

By Andy Meehan | 25/09/2021

Andy Meehan says greater collaboration is needed between industry players and regulators to advance ‘sensible’ regulation and ensure the public is properly educated.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Directs Listed Companies to Disclose Crypto Investments

By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/09/2021

Disclosures should be made through the SET’s online portal, company websites, annual registration statements and annual reports.

Cryptocurrency

PBOC Intensifies Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Activity

By Editors | 25/09/2021

Services for virtual currency transactions are deemed illegal, including those provided to Chinese residents by overseas crypto exchanges.

Structural Regulation

IFSCA to Establish International Arbitration Centre in GIFT City

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/09/2021

IFSCA chairperson Injeti Srinivas says the authority is close to setting up an International Arbitration Centre in GIFT City.

Sustainable Finance

China: Guangdong to Accelerate Integration of GBA Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2021

The Guangdong provincial government has outlined key priority areas for regional financial market integration in a new action plan.

Cryptocurrency

Korea: Deadline for Crypto Exchanges to Register Arrives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2021

Five crypto exchanges and one wallet provider have so far submitted their registration documents. Only Upbit has been formally approved by the FSC.

Capital Adequacy

Industry Bodies Call for Less Stringent Treatment of Cryptoassets

By Editors | 23/09/2021

The prudential framework envisaged by the BCBS consultation would create “material impediments” to regulated bank participation in cryptoasset markets.