The Parliament of Thailand has approved an amendment to the existing Securities and Exchange Act, expected to go into effect later this year. Once this happens, it will be legal for businesses to launch security […]
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Lithuania updates its position on digital assets
The Central Bank of Lithuania recently announced its updated position on digital assets. The governing board of the Bank of Lithuania has released a document that defines digital assets and their position in the market. […]
Wyoming Passes Bills on Tokenization and Compliance
Two blockchain-related bills – on tokenization and issues with compliance – have been passed in the United States state of Wyoming on Feb. 19, according to the official website of the state legislature. The bill […]
Mauritius Starts Licencing Digital Asset Custodians
As part of its plan to create a world standard Fintech hub, Mauritius is set to start issuing licensing to digital asset custodians. According to a recent report, the island nation’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) […]
New Regulatory Framework for Digital Asset Token Offering Introduced in Philippines
The Philippines has introduced a new set of rules governing Digital Asset Token Offering (DATO), according to the Asia Blockchain and Crypto Association (ABACA). The new regulations released by the country’s Cagayan Economic Zone Authority […]
Special: France Allows Blockchain Trading. Who Is Ready?
France’s finance minister unveiled a decree to allow the trading of some non-listed securities using the blockchain technology. In the review below we look at real world cases in the regulation of blockchain assets – […]
Ghana SEC Ponders Security Token Framework
Ghana SEC is mulling over the idea of developing framework to govern digital securities. The intention is to effectively licence and regulate digital assets in the nation. This includes, not only cryptocurrencies, but digital securities […]
SEC Official Who Oversaw Crypto Cases Leaves for Law Firm Jones Day
Shamoil T. Shipchandler, a former regional director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who oversaw several high-profile crypto cases, has left the agency for the global law firm Jones Day. Shipchandler led a […]
Digital Currency Trade Association Announces Support for Digital Asset Tax Reform in the USA
The Digital Currency Trade Association (DCTA) has announced support for the idea of digital asset tax reform. The DCTA is organized as a “business association” under IRS tax law 501(c)(6) and the goal is to […]
EU Authorities publish policy statements on crypto-assets
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and more recently its sister European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), as well as the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) have used 2018 […]
