Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Japan to Remove Bitcoin Sales Tax

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

Move expected boost bitcoin growth, reduce administrative costs.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia SC to Revamp Trustee, Custodian Framework

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

New framework designed to assure investor protection, enable trustees to expand service.

Custody & Infrastructure

ASX Advances Blockchain Development

By Samuel Riding | 18/08/2016

Permission-based network due to replace electronic sub-register.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Cobalt DL Beta Tests Blockchain Post-trading Platform

By Samuel Riding | 18/08/2016

Financial technology firm Cobalt DL has commenced beta testing with a number of leading FX (foreign exchange) participants on its […]

Cryptocurrency

China Proposes to Recognise Virtual Assets as Property

By Samuel Riding | 03/07/2016

Proposals would give legal protection to virtual assets including currencies.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Moots ‘Hard Regulations’ for Bitcoin

By Samuel Riding | 04/06/2016

Central bank official says exchanges currently seen as equivalent to remittance providers.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Passes Virtual Currency Legislation

By Samuel Riding | 25/05/2016

Exchanges can be subject to FSA administrative orders; 2nd new law allows banks to buy non-financial firms.

Custody & Infrastructure

SSX to Develop Blockchain Settlement, Registration

By Samuel Riding | 20/05/2016

Sydney exchange’s system to be initially deployed across private markets platform.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Busts Bitcoin Laundering Ring

By Samuel Riding | 09/05/2016

Group suspected of using online bitcoin platform to launder millions of RMB.