Malaysia regulator plans framework for wallet providers
The Securities Commission of Malaysia said industry feedback would “complement the existing frameworks for Digital Asset Exchange and Initial Exchange Offering.”
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MDEC pilot digital freelancer program to identify blockchain talent
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