Crypto / Digital Assets

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Allows Securities Firms to Offer Bitcoin Futures Locally

By Manesh Samtani | 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

By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2018

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

AML / KYC

Singapore to Enforce AML/CTF Rules on Cryptocurrency Intermediaries

By Garima Chitkara | 10/01/2018

Deputy prime minister says no major AML lapses have been found at Singapore banks when asked about ‘Russian Laundromat’ probe.

Fintech / Regtech

No Ban on Cryptocurrency, says Malaysia Finance Minister

By Manesh Samtani | 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

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2018

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

Market Infrastructure

Feeding the Bitcoin Bubble

By Peter Guy | 18/12/2017

The start of bitcoin futures may increase speculation and international regulatory risks as countries rein in credit.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Ban Foreigners from Cryptocurrency Trading Accounts

By Editors | 18/12/2017

Government has made abrupt about turn to legitimize cryptocurrencies by bringing them under greater regulatory purview.

AML / KYC

Australia Makes Cryptocurrencies ‘Equivalent to Cash’ for AML/CTF Purposes

By Editors | 11/12/2017

**Australia joins Japan in recognising cryptocurrencies as a store of value, international transactions of $7,500 or more must be reported.
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Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Rejects Japan-style Embrace of Cryptocurrencies

By Editors | 11/12/2017

Government official says Hong Kong will continue to regard cryptocurrencies as commodities, won’t legitimise through regulation.