Malaysia

Malaysia should make digital currencies legal tender, Ministry proposes
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25 March, 2022

Malaysia should make digital currencies legal tender, Ministry proposes

The Deputy Minister for Communications told parliament that the ministry has proposed making digital currencies legal tender and hopes the...
Joint CBDC pilot unites Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa
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7 September, 2021

Joint CBDC pilot unites Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa

The reserve banks in each country have teamed up to trial a new platform for enabling cross-border transfers denominated in...
Two Malaysians face 10 years in jail and caning over $37K BTC scam
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5 February, 2021

Two Malaysians face 10 years in jail and caning over $37K BTC scam

The two allegedly lured three women to invest in their BTC scheme for guaranteed returns over a seven-month period, according...
World’s second-largest bank withdraws $3B blockchain bond
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27 November, 2020

World’s second-largest bank withdraws $3B blockchain bond

The China Construction Bank had postponed the trading of the bond at first before eventually withdrawing it.
Malaysia securities regulator issues guidance for digital asset custody, IEOs
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30 October, 2020

Malaysia securities regulator issues guidance for digital asset custody, IEOs

The Securities Commission of Malaysia said the move was designed to support “responsible innovation in the digital asset space.”
2 block reward miners arrested in Malaysia over $600K electricity theft
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4 September, 2020

2 block reward miners arrested in Malaysia over $600K electricity theft

Power theft in Malaysia by alleged block reward miners continues to be a big challenge for the country’s authorities.
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