CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Investment Firms

By Editors | 10/01/2019

Currently, investment firms collecting funds from investors in cryptocurrency do not explicitly fall under Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UPDATED – Japan FSA Considers Approving Crypto ETFs

By Editors | 08/01/2019

The FSA is gauging industry interest in crypto ETFs, following its release of a new draft framework for the sector that could become law in 2020.

Enforcement

S. Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange Accused of Inflating Volumes, Prices

By Editors | 27/12/2018

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Eyes Introduction of Sandbox Policy to Boost Capital Markets Innovation

By Editors | 24/12/2018

SEBI is examining whether legislative changes are required for the sandbox, as it seeks to enable the use of machine learning, artificial intelligence and blockchain in capital markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Publishes New Draft Framework on Crypto Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2018

The framework will impose restrictions on privacy coin listings, margin trading, derivative transactions and ICOs, and introduce new requirements to protect investors against hacks.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Clarifies Regulatory Treatment of Cryptocurrencies

By Editors | 07/12/2018

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.

AML / KYC

G20 Nations Commit to Regulating Cryptocurrencies

By Editors | 06/12/2018

G20 nations have signed a joint declaration calling for regulation of crypto assets to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

Market Infrastructure

Blockchain: State of Play Among Market Infrastructures

By Matthew Chan | 05/12/2018

Rather than disintermediating centralised market infrastructure, DLT is being used to support centralised ecosystems, says Matthew Chan.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore’s First Crypto Litigation Highlights Need for Regulatory Clarity

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2018

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.