All posts tagged "digital tokens"
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1.1KFeatureSingapore Marks Launch of First Private Exchange with First Listing
Backed by SGX and licensed by MAS, 1exchange takes private companies' shares and puts them into an SPV to back digital tokens that can then be listed and traded by investors.
July 13, 2019 -
670Asia-PacificThailand to Allow Scripless Issuance, Tokenisation of Securities
The National Legislative Assembly has endorsed an amendment that will enable the scripless issuance and tokenisation of primary market securities, as early as this year.
February 26, 2019 -
631Australia & NZAustralia Solicits Comments on Regulatory Framework for ICOs
A bespoke framework for ICOs can provide regulatory clarity and encourage economic activity, but the costs and benefits must be weighed, says a paper from Australia's Treasury.
February 6, 2019 -
985Contributed ArticleWhat SGX Expects of Listed Companies Conducting an ICO
SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan offers clarity around the regulatory obligations of listed companies that may choose to offer ICOs as a way to finance business growth.
November 20, 2018 -
631AML / KYCMAS to Help Crypto Firms Access Banking Services – Report
Ravi Menon told Bloomberg that MAS is trying to bring banks and crypto startups together to see if an understanding can be reached.
October 11, 2018 -
405Asia-PacificThailand Allows Banks to Engage in Crypto Activities Through Subsidiaries
Banks still prohibited from issuing, buying or selling digital tokens directly, but bank subsidiaries will be allowed to trade cryptocurrency and issue digital tokens with permission from supervisory body.
August 10, 2018 -
398Asia-PacificRISE HK: Regulation Needed to Clean Up Crypto Sector
At the RISE conference in Hong Kong this week, industry participants called for regulation in the crypto sector "earlier rather than later", to avoid backlash which could set the industry back.
July 12, 2018 -
294Asia-PacificThailand Publishes Regulatory Framework for ICOs
New framework will task companies known as ICO portals with screening issuers and cap retail investment in ICO projects, starting from 16 July.
July 10, 2018 -
374Fintech / RegtechGDF Consults on Global Code of Conduct for Crypto Businesses
The Code includes commitment to comply with standing laws and regulations, ensure appropriate systems and processes, and treat customers and their assets fairly.
June 22, 2018 -
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MAS Warns Eight Crypto Exchanges, Halts ICO Issuer
Exchanges warned against facilitating trading in digital tokens which constitute securities or futures contracts without MAS authorisation; ICO representing equity ownership halted.
May 28, 2018
