Tagged: international organization of securities commissions

October 6, 2021 @ 10:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoins, typically described as digital assets pegged to another asset or basket of assets, are designed to replicate a fiat currency in a digital environment. Stablecoins are frequently utilized in the digital asset sector to seamlessly move between other crypto-assets and into an asset that… Read More

January 13, 2021 @ 9:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Touch ‘n Go (TNG) Group’s subsidiary TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNGD) is reportedly one of the first digital wallet providers to be given conditional approval to serve as a Recognized Market Operator (RMO) by the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC). TNG’s management noted that they’re… Read More

February 13, 2020 @ 6:45 am By JD Alois  |  

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a report on the issues and risks associated with crypto-asset trading platforms. IOSCO is an international organization that represents most of the regulated securities exchanges around the world.  The agency works closely with… Read More

November 4, 2019 @ 11:15 am By JD Alois  |  

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued a statement on stablecoins. The concept of stablecoins has endured increasing regulatory scrutiny following the announcement by Facebook that it intends to issue Libra – a stablecoin expected to be backed by fiat currency and other… Read More

January 20, 2018 @ 9:11 am By JD Alois  |  

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) issued a warning statement this past week regarding initial coin offerings (ICO). The IOSCO Board also shared it had established an ICO Consultation Network through which members may discuss their experiences and bring their concerns, including any cross-border… Read More

January 20, 2018 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a warning on initial coin offerings (ICOs). The Board Communication should come as no surprise as dozens of national securities regulators have published warnings already as public officials struggle to grapple with the concept of digital… Read More