All posts tagged "ICOs"
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557Asia-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 -
489Fintech / 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 -
478Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Consults on Frameworks for ICOs, Property Crowdfunding
The ICO framework covers issuer eligibility, transparency in disclosures, and utilisation of proceeds. The property crowdfunding framework was first announced in Budget 2019.
March 8, 2019 -
485Asia-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 -
510Australia & 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 -
415Fintech / Regtech
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 -
682AML / 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 -
761Asia-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 -
595Fintech / RegtechJapan FSA Publishes New Draft Framework on Crypto Assets
The framework will impose restrictions on privacy coin listings, margin trading, derivative transactions and ICOs, and introduce new requirements to protect investors against hacks.
December 19, 2018 -
521AML / KYC
Malaysia Clarifies Regulatory Treatment of Cryptocurrencies
ICO issuers and digital asset exchanges will be regulated by the Securities Commission and subject to AML/CTF guidelines, as well as BNM laws and regulations relating to payments.
December 7, 2018
