All posts tagged "cryptocurrency"
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245Fintech / RegtechJapan to Impose Margin Trading Limits in Cryptocurrency Sector
New rules will limit cryptocurrency margin trading to two-to-four times initial deposits and require exchanges offering margin facilities to register separately with government.
March 20, 2019 -
467EnforcementSingapore 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 -
691FeatureDTCC Provides Guidance on Post-Trade Processing for Crypto Assets
New paper offers guiding principles on the provision of post-trade services for crypto assets, including on the governance and risk management structures needed to protect market stability.
March 14, 2019 -
514Asia-PacificIndonesia Sets New Capital Requirements for Crypto Players
Crypto asset traders and exchanges in Indonesia say the high capital requirements for participating in crypto futures will hinder the development of the sector.
February 15, 2019 -
926Asia-PacificPhilippines’ CEZA Issues New Rules for Digital Assets, Token Offerings
The new regulations cover the acquisition of crypto assets, including utility and security tokens, as well as issuer requirements relating to registration, security and investor protection.
February 8, 2019 -
315Hong KongHKEX Seeks Faster Time-to-Market for IPOs
The exchange is considering shortening the time it takes to price new shares and to bring pricing closer to the market trading, to address concerns that stocks tend to fall sharply after listing.
January 28, 2019 -
423Asia-PacificStock Exchange of Thailand Seeks Digital Asset Licence
The SET plans to apply for a licence to operate a new digital asset exchange, to be set up in collaboration with its members.
January 18, 2019 -
380Fintech / RegtechTwo Thirds of Korean Crypto Exchanges Vulnerable to Hacking
Only 7 of 21 crypto exchanges in South Korea passed the government's security audit; the rest are "vulnerable to hacking attacks at all times."
January 14, 2019 -
375Fintech / RegtechJapan FSA to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Investment Firms
Currently, investment firms collecting funds from investors in cryptocurrency do not explicitly fall under Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
January 10, 2019 -
762Asia-PacificPhilippines SEC Extends Consultation on ICO Rules
The second round of public consultation is open until 15 January, after stakeholders asked for more time to study the draft rules.
December 31, 2018
