All posts tagged "cryptocurrency"
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278Asia-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 -
309Fintech / 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 -
264Fintech / 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 -
655Asia-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 -
547EnforcementS. Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange Accused of Inflating Volumes, Prices
South Korea's Upbit is alleged to have used bots to manipulate trading volumes and prices to attract investors to the exchange. Two officers and an employee have been indicted.
December 27, 2018 -
435AML / KYCG20 Nations Commit to Regulating Cryptocurrencies
G20 nations have signed a joint declaration calling for regulation of crypto assets to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
December 6, 2018 -
787Featured ArticlesSingapore’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 -
386AML / KYCTaiwan Cracks Down On Anonymous Virtual Currency Transactions
Taiwan has amended its AML/CFT laws, forbidding anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and empowering the FSC to take action against noncompliant platform operators.
November 5, 2018 -
538Fintech / RegtechJapan Allows Self-Regulation Among Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association has been given a “certified fund settlement business association” accreditation, allowing it to make rules and police domestic exchanges.
October 25, 2018 -
296Fintech / RegtechHong Kong Seeks Formal Rules for Cryptocurrency: Outgoing SFC Chief
The SFC does not think a total ban on crypto platforms is the right approach and is exploring formal rules for existing operators, outgoing chairman Carlson Tong told SCMP.
October 16, 2018
