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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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Malaysia Approves Digital Asset Exchange Luno
Luno, the London-headquartered organization known as Bitx some time ago, has reported that it has been given endorsement by the Malaysia Securities Commission to...
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Malaysia Raids 33 Bitcoin Mining Premises Suspected of Stealing Power
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) raided 33 premises around Kuantan associated with meddling with the power distribution board in a bitcoin mining activity, bringing about...
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Prosecutors Weigh Charges Against Dragonfly Capital Over Tornado Cash
Prosecutors in New York said they may file criminal charges against employees at Dragonfly Capital for a 2020 investment...
US, UK Employees Risk Data Leaks Using Chinese GenAI Tools, Study Finds
Employee use of Chinese generative AI tools in the US and UK is widespread and often unsanctioned.
Researchers found over...
Chris Larsen Sells $175M XRP, Sparks Centralization Concerns
Chris Larsen, Ripple's co-founder, transferred $175 million in XRP during a recent price rally, sparking discussion about large holder...