Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS in Talks with Blockchain Firm Ripple on Cross Border Payments

15/01/2018

Ripple chief says technology can speed up cross-border transactions from days to second, save banks trillions in collateral held against settlement risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Allows Securities Firms to Offer Bitcoin Futures Locally

11/01/2018

The SEC says fraud and money laundering not points of concern as CBOE and CME markets are properly supervised.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea, China, Japan Join Hands on Cryptocurrency Regulation

10/01/2018

Korea carries out bank inspections, China power cut on Bitcoin miners, Japan scrutinises banks’ cryptocurrency activities.

Fintech / Regtech

No Ban on Cryptocurrency, says Malaysia Finance Minister

05/01/2018

Exchanges to be recognised by central bank once regulations are in place; draft guidelines on reporting obligations to come into force early 2018.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Clamps Down on Cryptocurrency Speculation

02/01/2018

Traders can only use real names to open cyptocurrency accounts, must be authenticated by banks under state regulatory jurisdiction.

Philippines Forges Ahead with Bitcoin Legitimisation

18/12/2017

Central bank to regulate virtual currencies for remittance, payments; not yet ready to endorse bitcoin as a currency.

Fintech / Regtech

Asia Advances Consensus on Bitcoin Regulation

22/06/2017

Amid the increased popularisation of bitcoin and other virtual currencies in recent years, regulatory authorities across Asia Pacific have been […]

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Proposes Crypto Spending Sandbox Trial for Tourists

Regulators have launched a consultation on a plan to let foreign visitors convert digital assets to baht for local spending.

AML / KYC

Basel Institute Report Highlights APAC Financial Crime Risks, Asset Recovery Successes

The 2024 annual report details progress in tackling green corruption in Indonesia and updates its widely used AML Index.