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Malaysia’s Central Bank Pilots Stablecoin & Tokenization Sandboxes
Bank Negara Malaysia is piloting three regulatory Sandbox programs for stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits.The initiatives focus on ringgit stablecoins for cross-border settlement and...
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China Backs Malaysia’s BRICS Bid, Eyes Shift in Global Power
China has voiced full support for Malaysia’s entry into BRICS, a major international economic group.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the accelerated discussions for Malaysia’s...
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Malaysia Launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub for Fintech Growth
Malaysia has introduced a Digital Asset Innovation Hub as a Sandbox for fintech development.
The initiative allows testing of programmable payments, Malaysia ringgit-backed stablecoins, and...
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Malaysia’s Crypto Mining at Risk From Theft, Policy Uncertainty
Malaysia's crypto mining market could grow by 110% in 2025, reaching $5.13 billion.Electricity theft by illegal crypto miners caused $104 million in losses for...
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Central Banks from France, Italy, Malaysia, and Singapore Join BIS Project to Revolutionize Retail FX Payments
The BIS Innovation Hub revealed Project Rialto, connecting central banks from France, Italy, Malaysia, and Singapore to explore retail cross-border payments.
The project integrates domestic...
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Malaysia Set for Major Blockchain Push as Government Eyes Integration
Malaysia anticipates increased blockchain integration in government operations, despite limited public announcements.
Businesses face regulatory challenges in adopting cryptocurrency payments as ringgit remains the sole...
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Malaysia’s PM Anwar Signals Push for Crypto Regulation, Explores Collaboration with UAE
Malaysia's Prime Minister announces plans to develop cryptocurrency and blockchain regulations.
Government agencies, including the treasury and central bank, are studying regulatory frameworks.
Discussions with UAE...
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Bybit Forced to Exit Malaysia After Regulatory Crackdown on Unlicensed Trading
Malaysian Securities Commission orders Bybit to stop operations due to unregistered status.
Exchange given 14 business days from December 11 to disable digital platforms.
Directive includes...
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White House Seeks Path for Stablecoin Rewards in Key Bill
U.S. officials met with banks and crypto groups at the White House to discuss stablecoin rewards and pending legislation.The...
