All posts tagged "Cryptocurrencies"
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633ChinaChina to Respond to Libra with Government Backed CBDC
The PBOC is organising market-oriented institutions to jointly research and develop a central bank digital currency, in a programme that has already been approved by the State Council.
July 11, 2019 -
1.3KAML / KYCMAS Consults on AML/CFT Notices for Payment Services
The first Notice covers account issuance, money transfers and money changing services. The second Notice sets out a separate framework for digital payment tokens.
June 7, 2019 -
720Asia-PacificKorean FIs Should Strengthen Ties with ASEAN Countries – FSS
FSS first senior deputy governor Yoo Kwang-yeol in a closed door meeting told Korean financial institutions with units in Southeast Asian countries to offer more localised financial services.
April 22, 2019 -
536Fintech / RegtechRBI Unveils Draft Framework for Regulatory Sandbox
The framework details a comprehensive selection process to identify 10-12 entities to participate in the sandbox, including a 5 million rupee minimum net worth requirement.
April 19, 2019 -
733Asia-PacificStock Exchange of Thailand to Launch Digital Asset Platform by 2020
The SET says it will build a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem around the new platform as part of its digitalisation strategy, as the country approves its first 'ICO portal'.
March 15, 2019 -
632Fintech / RegtechSC Orders Half of Malaysia’s Digital Asset Exchanges to Close
According to a notice from Malaysia's Securities Commission, 21 of the country's 43 digital asset exchanges will be forced to close after they failed to register by the 1 March deadline.
March 11, 2019 -
1.0KAsia-PacificAre We Ready for the Next Financial Crisis?
DTCC's Adrien Vanderlinden explores the biggest threats to financial stability 10 years after the financial crisis, and how Asia is responding to potential cyber-threats.
March 5, 2019 -
1.4KAML / KYCFATF Gets Tough on Virtual Assets and Their Service Providers
If the FATF Interpretive Note is adopted, virtual assets and their service providers could fall under the same level of regulatory scrutiny as seen in traditional banking, says ComplyAdvantage.
February 28, 2019 -
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SC Malaysia Includes Digital Assets in ‘Recognised Market’ Guidelines
Operators of electronic platforms for digital assets have until 1 March to submit an application to be formally recognised by the Securities Commission as market operators.
February 1, 2019 -
861AML / KYCMalaysia Restricts Crypto Activity Until New Guidelines in Place
Crypto exchange operators are prohibited from accepting new clients and ongoing ICO projects must return all client funds, until the securities regulator is ready to formally authorise their activities.
January 17, 2019
