5 busted stealing crypto ATMs in Malaysia
It was a gutsy heist, but this story did not have a happy ending as five people were arrested after attempting to steal 85 crypto ATMs from a warehouse in Seremban, Malaysia.
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Malaysian electricity utility raids 33 unmetered BTC mining operations
A Malaysia electricity utility raided mining operators for using unmetered connections to the grid.
Malaysia orders exchanges to shutter for not submitting to regulation
Malaysia has asked exchanges to meet some common sense rules, but only three did.
Malaysia to offer new visa to attract blockchain experts
The country’s government is going to use the technology to track food supply chains and could move agricultural and energy projects to the blockchain.
MDEC pilot digital freelancer program to identify blockchain talent
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation will be working with immigration to bring more blockchain talent to Malaysia.
Malaysian securities regulator gives green light to 3 crypto exchanges
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has given permission to 3 crypto exchanges to operate, and outlawed all others.
Bursa Malaysia makes first foray into blockchain for securities borrowing
The Kuala Lumpur-based stock exchange is reportedly interested in a blockchain-powered platform involving the securities borrowing and lending market.
Malaysia wants feedback on proposed ICO regulatory framework
Malaysia is seeking public feedback with regards to regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) and property crowdfunding.
Malaysia to begin regulating ICOs as securities today
Malaysia may not be clear where it stands on cryptocurrencies, but the country’s securities watchdogs now have the power to regulate certain digital assets and crypto exchanges.
Legal or illegal? Malaysia gov’t still undecided on cryptocurrency
The Malaysian government is still uncertain whether to make cryptocurrencies a legal entity or not. The matter is still under consideration.
Blockchain-based remittance service launched between Pakistan and Malaysia
Telenor, a global telecommunication giant, announced through its Pakistani subsidiary the launch of a blockchain powered cross border remittance service to Malaysia.
Malaysia to implement new crypto regulations by Q1 2019
The Malaysian government plans to enforce regulations for the cryptocurrency industry by the first quarter of next year.