Crypto / Digital Assets

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.