Malaysia

Singapore

Singapore Plans Blockchain Push to Boost Financial Inclusion

The Singapore government is looking to boost blockchain development in an effort to improve financial inclusion across Southeast Asian countries. 

Business  ·  9 April 2018
Banking

9 Malaysian Banks Team Up for Trade Finance Blockchain Apps

Nine Malaysian banks have teamed up to develop blockchain applications for trade finance, according to the country's central bank.

Business  ·  23 March 2018
ICOs

Malaysian Central Bank Slams ICO for Misleading Logo

A Malaysian initial coin offering organizer has been flagged by the central bank over its unauthorized use of national and institutional symbols.

Markets  ·  12 March 2018
Regulation

Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia

Malaysia's central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 February 2018
Regulation

Malaysia Securities Watchdog Issues ICO Cease-And-Desist

Malaysia's securities market watchdog has issued a cease-and-desist to a startup ahead of its planned initial coin offering (ICO).

Policy & regulation  ·  9 January 2018
Regulation

Malaysian Minister: No Bitcoin Trading Ban Planned

A Malaysian finance minister has said the government will not ban cryptocurrency trading, though it will remain cautious on the technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 January 2018
Exchanges

Malaysia’s Central Bank Releases Draft Rules for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Bank Negara Malaysia published draft guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges to report their usage statistics to prevent illicit transactions.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 December 2017
Regulation

Central Bank of Malaysia Plans Cryptocurrency Reporting Rules

The governor of Malaysia's central bank has provided more detail on upcoming regulations aimed to counter the illicit uses of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2017
Regulation

Malaysia’s Central Bank Is Considering a Cryptocurrency Ban

The governor of Malaysia's central bank reportedly revealed plans for a possible cryptocurrency ban when discussing upcoming regulation yesterday.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 October 2017
Regulation

Malaysia’s Central Bank Is Close to Drafting New Cryptocurrency Rules

Malaysia's central bank could introduce rules around cryptocurrencies by the end of this year, according to statements by its governor.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2017
Regulation

Malaysian Finance Regulator Warns Investors Over ICO Risks

Malaysia's Securities Commission has issued a statement warning investors of the perceived risks of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  8 September 2017
Crime

UN Denies Involvement in Green Blockchain Project EcoBit

The UN is denying claims it was involved with a Malaysian environmental blockchain project called EcoBit, according to reports.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 July 2017
Exchanges

BitX Opens Feature-Rich Bitcoin Exchange in Malaysia

BitX, which aims to bring advanced bitcoin services to emerging markets, has opened its latest exchange in Malaysia.

Business  ·  4 November 2014
Startups

Malaysian Taxi Customers Can Now Pay with Bitcoin

Taxi passengers in Malaysia are Asia's first to be able to pay with bitcoin, thanks to matching service Taximonger.

Business  ·  1 November 2014
Startups

Malaysian Retail Giant i-Pmart Will Hold 100% of its Bitcoin Payments

Online electronics retailer i-Pmart added a bitcoin payment option last week, and its CEO says he's a big believer.

Business  ·  9 June 2014