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Tokenisation
Japan Proposes Regulatory Framework to Legalise ICOs
By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2018
Government-backed research group proposes rules for identifying investors, preventing money laundering and protecting equity and debt holders.
Cryptocurrency
India Bars Banks from Cryptocurrency Dealings
By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2018
Reports suggest banks will have three months to comply; central bank meanwhile explores feasibility of state-backed digital currency.
Anti-Money Laundering
New Rules for Australian Crypto Exchanges Take Effect
By Manesh Samtani | 05/04/2018
Exchanges must register with AUSTRAC, adopt AML/CTF programme, verify customer identities, report suspicious transactions, maintain seven years of records.
Cryptocurrency
Report Suggests China May Support Global Crypto Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2018
PBOC’s Institute of International Finance says China would actively participate in a G20-led effort to establish a global regulatory framework.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand Finalises Cryptocurrency Tax Framework
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2018
Cryptocurrency trades to be subject to 7 percent value added tax and 15 percent capital gains tax; fintech association chair says move may drive startups overseas.
Clearing & Post-Trade
BOJ-ECB Study Identifies DLT Applications for Securities Settlement
By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2018
Project Stella phase two study suggests distributed ledger technology offers novel approach for cash settlement of securities, but requires further study.
Anti-Money Laundering
S.Korea to Inspect Banks’ Crypto Dealings for AML Compliance
By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2018
FSS and KoFIU will check on implementation progress of AML guidelines; examine corporate accounts belonging to crypto exchanges.
Payments & Settlements
Thailand Banks on Blockchain
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018
Central bank plans adoption of blockchain for interbank settlements, bond issuance; leading banks launch joint initiative on blockchain based letters of credit.
Cloud & Infrastructure
S.Korea Moves to Support Fintech Through Sandbox Approach
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018
FSC to exempt approved fintechs from regulations, encourage the use of such new technologies including blockchain.
Anti-Money Laundering
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Raided in Embezzlement Probe
By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2018
Staff and executives at three exchanges allegedly siphoned customer deposits to buy cryptocurrency on other platforms.
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