Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Philippines’ CEZA Issues New Rules for Digital Assets, Token Offerings

By Editors | 08/02/2019

The new regulations cover the acquisition of crypto assets, including utility and security tokens, as well as issuer requirements relating to registration, security and investor protection.

Tokenisation

Australia Solicits Comments on Regulatory Framework for ICOs

By Editors | 06/02/2019

A bespoke framework for ICOs can provide regulatory clarity and encourage economic activity, but the costs and benefits must be weighed, says a paper from Australia’s Treasury.

Cryptocurrency

SC Malaysia Includes Digital Assets in ‘Recognised Market’ Guidelines

By Editors | 01/02/2019

Operators of electronic platforms for digital assets have until 1 March to submit an application to be formally recognised by the Securities Commission as market operators.

Custody & Infrastructure

India Banking Tech Institute Publishes Blueprint for Blockchain Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2019

The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology explores the benefits of blockchain in India’s banking sector and provides an implementation roadmap.

Cryptocurrency

Stock Exchange of Thailand Seeks Digital Asset Licence

By Editors | 18/01/2019

The SET plans to apply for a licence to operate a new digital asset exchange, to be set up in collaboration with its members.

Cryptocurrency

Malaysia Restricts Crypto Activity Until New Guidelines in Place

By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2019

Crypto exchange operators are prohibited from accepting new clients and ongoing ICO projects must return all client funds, until the securities regulator is ready to formally authorise their activities.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Nine Associations Join Forces to Launch ‘Asia-Pacific FinTech Network’

By Editors | 17/01/2019

Launched at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, the new network aims to boost regional collaboration and cross-border innovation.

Custody & Infrastructure

HSBC to Enable Blockchain-based FX Settlement Platform for Clients

By Editors | 15/01/2019

In the last year, HSBC has processed more than 3 million internal FX transactions worth over $250bn using the blockchain-based FX settlement platform.

Cybersecurity

Two Thirds of Korean Crypto Exchanges Vulnerable to Hacking

By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2019

Only 7 of 21 crypto exchanges in South Korea passed the government’s security audit; the rest are “vulnerable to hacking attacks at all times.”