Under the proposed law, using cryptocurrency may lead to imprisonment of 6-12 months in prison or fines up to USD 2800.
January 28, 2022The pro-democracy National Unity Government has reportedly begun using Tether as a proxy for the US dollar to raise funds for a campaign to topple the military regime.
December 14, 2021CBM approval is needed to hire foreign employees. Large banks are limited to 25 foreign employees; medium-sized banks to 15; and small banks to 8.
August 10, 2021The latest sanctions actions cite attacks and human rights violations against the people of Myanmar, including the killing of children.
May 19, 2021CBM is not returning some of the reserves it holds for private banks leaving them with no cash to replenish own vaults with cash for their customers.
May 19, 2021A Shinhan Bank employee has died after being shot in the head by Myanmar's military forces. Meanwhile, local private banks are being fined for remaining closed.
April 6, 2021Commercial banks have been ordered to resume full operations, or else transfer deposit accounts to state- or military-owned banks.
March 19, 2021The banking sector is not fully operational due to staff shortages as employees take part in nationwide protests against the military government.
March 11, 2021MAS is concerned about financial crime risk. New cash withdrawal limits have been imposed in Myanmar. A military-owned bank has suspended operations.
March 5, 2021The bureau is a joint venture between MB Investment, a company formed by Myanmar banks, and a subsidiary of Singapore-listed Credit Bureau Asia.
January 8, 2021