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Custody & Infrastructure
SGX Migrates Blockchain Projects to New AWS Service
By Editors | 03/05/2019
The move allows SGX to eliminate the heavy-lifting typically involved in infrastructure setup, configuration and management, and instead focus on adding business value.
Cryptocurrency
Australia Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion
By Editors | 03/05/2019
The Australian Taxation Office is collecting data from cryptocurrency exchanges to feed into its data-matching technology to identify tax evaders.
CBDCs
Singapore, Canada Conclude First Trial on CDBC Cross-Border Payments
By Editors | 02/05/2019
MAS and the Bank of Canada linked up experimental payment networks despite their being built on two different DLT platforms.
Structural Regulation
Closer Cooperation Key to Greater Bay Area Success – FTAHK
By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2019
There are significant opportunities for cross-border collaboration and integration across the Greater Bay Area, the FinTech Association of Hong Kong says in a new report.
Custody & Infrastructure
SAFE to Pilot Blockchain Based Trade Finance Platform
By Editors | 26/04/2019
China’s foreign exchange regulator has developed an open blockchain platform to help address the inefficiencies of cross-border trade finance.
Cryptocurrency
Japan FSA Raids Two Crypto Exchanges to Check Compliance
By Editors | 25/04/2019
The FSA reportedly wants to ensure appropriate measures have been implemented for customer protection and legal compliance after recent management changes.
Cryptocurrency
IMF, World Bank Launch Blockchain Knowledge Project
By Editors | 16/04/2019
The purpose of the project is to help the IMF and World Bank staff become more familiar with the principles behind DLT, as well as its challenges and real world applications.
Payments & Settlements
India to Strengthen Digital Payments with Blockchain
By Editors | 15/04/2019
The National Payments Corporation of India is soliciting interested partners to build a blockchain-powered digital payments platform for the country.
PEPs & Sanctions
Southeast Asia Vulnerable to North Korea Crypto Activity
By Editors | 15/04/2019
New RUSI research reveals how North Korea can exploit cryptocurrency, particularly in Southeast Asia, to circumvent international sanctions.
Custody & Infrastructure
New Global Blockchain Association INATBA Takes Shape
By Editors | 15/04/2019
SWIFT, Ripple, Accenture, Barclays, BBVA, Deutsche Börse and R3 are among the 105 founding members of the International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications.
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