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.
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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.
Malaysia wants to put major industries on blockchain
The Malaysian government is seeking to utilize blockchain to increase transparency, sustainability and logistical efficiency of its three largest industries—renewable energy, palm oil, and Islamic finance.
Malaysia’s securities regulator shuts down celebrity beauty ICO
The chief securities regulator in Malaysia has called an immediate halt to trade in the Lavidacoin (LVC), a cryptocurrency recently launched by one of the country’s foremost beauty gurus.
Malaysia partners with South Korean firm for ‘Sharia-complaint’ blockchain project
The partnership will result in the exchange of blockchain information and technical expertise in order to create a blockchain platform and distributed applications (Dapp) that would be permitted under the Islamic law.
Malaysian securities regulator reviewing fresh cryptocurrency laws
The Malaysian securities regulator has become the latest market regulator to move towards a new legal framework for cryptocurrencies.