All posts tagged "Bitcoin"
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585EnforcementSingapore Court Rules in First Case Involving Cryptocurrency
The Singapore International Commercial Court has ruled that crypto exchange Quoine was liable for a “breach of contract and breach of trust” by reversing seven trades in April 2017.
March 19, 2019 -
378Fintech / RegtechUPDATED – Japan FSA Considers Approving Crypto ETFs
The FSA is gauging industry interest in crypto ETFs, following its release of a new draft framework for the sector that could become law in 2020.
January 9, 2019 -
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Singapore’s First Crypto Litigation Highlights Need for Regulatory Clarity
The outcome of B2C2 v. Quoine could inform regulators’ considerations on the next set of rules for crypto exchanges, which in time may provide greater clarity for investors.
December 3, 2018 -
406ChinaChinese Arbitration Court Protects Bitcoin as ‘Property’
"Bitcoin has the nature of a property, which can be owned and controlled by parties, and is able to provide economic values and benefits," the Court ruled.
October 29, 2018 -
1.3KAML / KYCEurope’s AMLD5 and its Impact on AML Regulations in Asia
While AMLD5 confirms the EU’s leadership role in AML legislation, similar efforts have been seen in Asia, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.
October 15, 2018 -
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Japan FSA Probes $60mn Hack at Crypto Exchange
About two-thirds of the stolen cryptocurrency belonged to customers of the exchange platform Zaif, which will receive a cash infusion from Fisco Digital Asset Group to help repay them.
September 24, 2018 -
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Chinese Police Arrest Hackers on Suspicion of $88mn Cryptocurrency Theft
Chinese police have arrested three individuals who allegedly hacked computers belonging to individuals and companies to steal 600 million yuan in bitcoin and ether.
August 22, 2018 -
2.1KAsia-PacificShariah Fintech – A Case Study of Indonesia
Better support and regulation for Shariah-compliant fintech will serve to boost the Islamic finance industry, increasing the share of Islamic banks in Indonesia’s financial services sector and ultimately making it more competitive.
July 25, 2018 -
323Fintech / RegtechBank-backed Crypto Exchange Opens to Retail Investors in Japan
Following limited launch by SBI Holdings in June, cryptocurrency exchange VCTRADE has now begun accepting retail investors; no applications allowed from corporate or institutional investors.
July 19, 2018 -
239Asia-PacificBSP Approves Two More Virtual Currency Exchanges
Virtual Currency Philippines and Etranss accredited by the BSP bringing the total number of virtual currency exchanges in the Philippines to five.
July 12, 2018
