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Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Legalise Cryptocurrency by Royal Decree
By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2018
Cryptocurrencies will be classified as assets and regulated by SEC; capital gains from trading to be taxed at 10 percent.
AML / KYC
Japan FSA Orders Business Improvement, Closures at Crypto Exchanges
By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2018
Five exchanges including recently-hacked Coincheck ordered to improve internal controls; two exchanges ordered to halt services.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China Advisor Urges Creation of National Cryptocurrency Exchange
By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2018
Top political advisor says national exchange and cryptocurrency approval system should be jointly overseen by central bank and securities regulator.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Edges Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2018
Securities regulator to propose regulations for initial coin offerings and other forms of cryptocurrency investment.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Taiwan to Explore Blockchain-based Payments System
By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2018
New central bank governor suggests artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology will revolutionise Taiwan’s financial landscape.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China Targets Cryptocurrency Facilitators
By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2018
Regulators are targeting firms that allow Chinese citizens to trade cryptocurrencies with local bank and online-payment accounts.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Mulls Overhaul of Approach to Financial Industry Regulation
By Garima Chitkara | 01/03/2018
New rules propose an approach focused on financial function rather than individual entities; and are expected bring traditional financial firms and fintech firms on level playing field.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Issues AML/CTF Policy for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2018
Cryptocurrency exchanges are required to fully identify all customers and monitor for money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
S.Korea to ‘Encourage’ Banks to Deal with Crypto Exchanges
By Manesh Samtani | 22/02/2018
FSS governor says government will support ‘normalised trading’ of cryptocurrencies, requiring interaction of banks and crypto exchanges.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA to Empower Self Regulatory Body for Cryptocurrency
By Manesh Samtani | 19/02/2018
Self regulatory organisation will create rules and set penalties for breaches of self-imposed rules.
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