All posts tagged "stablecoin"
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556AML / KYCParallel Myanmar Government Recognises Tether as Official Currency
The pro-democracy National Unity Government has reportedly begun using Tether as a proxy for the US dollar to raise funds for a campaign to topple the military regime.
December 14, 2021 -
428InternationalFSB Plenary Agrees Work Programme for 2022
The programme includes work around the response to Covid-19, NBFI resilience, crypto/stablecoin/DeFi risks, climate risk, and the post-2008 crisis reforms.
November 19, 2021 -
340AML / KYCBOT Warns Against Using Crypto As Means of Payment
If the use of digital assets as a means of payment for goods and services become widespread, the BOT will take action in coordination with the SEC.
July 18, 2021 -
481Asia-Pacific
BOT Warns Against THB-Denominated Stablecoin
A stablecoin denominated in Thai baht has been developed overseas. Any activity involving the stablecoin is deemed illegal.
March 18, 2021 -
929Big PictureFinancial Services Driving Growth in Singapore Blockchain Use
The Singapore Blockchain Ecosystem Report 2020 says the use of blockchain in Singapore's financial sector is driven by industry collaboration to address common pain points.
December 9, 2020 -
702Fintech / RegtechLibra Association to Launch Scaled-down Digital Currency in January
The launch date depends on regulatory approval from FINMA, expected as early as January. A new name has been adopted for the association and the digital currency.
December 4, 2020 -
853Australia & NZDemand for Stablecoin, CBDC Not Yet Established: RBA
A retail CBDC could ultimately hurt commercial banks, as it would translate to a fall in deposits and a reduction in the availability of funds for lending to households and businesses, the RBA says.
January 13, 2020 -
873Asia-PacificThailand to Mandate Extra Reporting Rule for Digital Asset Trades
Digital asset exchanges will have to report all trades exceeding 5 million baht to commercial banks, which will then report the transactions to the Thailand's Anti-Money Laundering Office.
July 19, 2019
