Blockchain - Regulation Asia

Sri Lanka to Develop Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency

The committee will advise Sri Lanka's cabinet on a regulatory framework for Sri Lanka for blockchain, digital banking and crypto mining.

October 15, 2021

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Asia-Pacific

Laos Central Bank to Explore CBDC Issuance

To help explore the feasibility of a CBDC, the Bank of the Lao PDR has enlisted Japanese fintech Soramitsu, which also help developed Bakong in Cambodia.

October 12, 2021

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AML / KYC

US DOJ Creates National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team

The NCET will cooperate with international law enforcement agencies as well as private sector actors to target the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency.

October 8, 2021

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Asia-Pacific

Central Banks Create Prototype Platform for mCBDC Settlements

The prototype platform was able to complete international transfers and foreign exchange operations in seconds while also lowering the cost of cross-border operations.

September 29, 2021

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Feature

SGX-Temasek JV to Launch Issuer Services Platform in Q4 2021

Marketnode has established partnerships with 10 FIs to facilitate the launch of the new platform, which is part of a new digital infrastructure for fixed income.

September 28, 2021

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AML / KYC

Crypto Should Re-examine Relationship with Regulators, and Vice Versa

Andy Meehan says greater collaboration is needed between industry players and regulators to advance 'sensible' regulation and ensure the public is properly educated.

September 25, 2021

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China

China: Guangdong to Accelerate Integration of GBA Markets

The Guangdong provincial government has outlined key priority areas for regional financial market integration in a new action plan.

September 24, 2021

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China

PBOC Targets February 2022 Launch of Digital Yuan

The e-CNY has built-in functionality to enable self-executing payments via smart contracts. The PBOC aims to fully launch the CBDC by the 2022 Winter Olympics.

September 20, 2021