Huobi Labuan said it’s been licensed in Malaysia for a nine-month trial period of cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading services.
China Construction Bank Pulls Planned Listing of Bitcoin-Tradable Bond
The “Big Four” Chinese bank has suspended the listing of a $3 billion bond issuance that was intended to be tradable for bitcoin and U.S. dollars.
How a Hacker Launched a Decentralized Network to Track Internet Censorship
Using free and open-source software, the Open Observatory of Network Interference has built a “decentralized, citizen-led, internet censorship observatory.”
Malaysia’s Stock Exchange Eyes Blockchain for Bond Market Digitization
Known as Project Harbour, the initiative will use distributed ledger technology as a register for a bond marketplace.
Malaysian Watchdog Plans to Extend Crypto Regulations to Wallet Providers
The nation’s Securities Commission is seeking feedback before finalizing new rules to be applied to digital asset wallet services.
Malaysia Crackdown Unlikely to Affect Binance, eToro
Malaysia’s financial watchdog has said Binance and eToro don’t comply with the country’s securities law; it’s unlikely to make much of a difference to their local operations, however.
Development Group: Southeast Asian Consumers Too Bullish on Crypto?
Many southeast Asians consumers are interested in establishing or increasing their crypto investments, according to the OECD, but also admit to not really understanding them.
Malaysian Thieves Drill Through Wall to Steal 85 Crypto Machines
Authorities arrested five suspected in the theft of almost 100 bitcoin machines.
Malaysia to Regulate ICOs as Securities Offerings from Tuesday
Malaysia’s securities watchdog will have powers to regulate digital asset offerings and crypto exchanges from tomorrow.
Malaysian Government, Universities Team to Put Degrees on a Blockchain
Malaysia’s education ministry has formed a new consortium of universities to issue and verify degrees on the NEM blockchain.
Singapore Plans Blockchain Push to Boost ASEAN Financial Inclusion
The Singapore government is looking to boost blockchain development in an effort to improve financial inclusion across Southeast Asian countries.
9 Malaysian Banks Team Up for Trade Finance Blockchain Apps
Nine Malaysian banks have teamed up to develop blockchain applications for trade finance, according to the country’s central bank.
Malaysian Central Bank Slams ICO for Misleading Logo
A Malaysian initial coin offering organizer has been flagged by the central bank over its unauthorized use of national and institutional symbols.
Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia
Malaysia’s central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.