Tagged: securities commission

February 23, 2026 @ 11:41 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Malaysia’s Securities Commission has issued a practice note that lets licensed stockbrokers offer broking services for eligible digital assets under the country’s existing securities rulebook, opting against creating a separate licensing regime for crypto-related intermediation. The guidance applies to Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL) holders… Read More

May 3, 2023 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The B.C. Securities Commission recently alleged that a defunct cryptocurrency platform based in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island allegedly carried out a massive securities fraud by intentionally and illegally diverting customer funds to crypto gambling websites. In a notice issued in April 2023, the Commission said… Read More

July 20, 2020 @ 7:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Securities Commission (SC) of Malaysia, which recently warned residents about facing lengthy prison sentences and fines for operating unlicensed Cryptocurrency ATMs, has specifically mentioned that Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange, is not authorized to offer services in the country. The Malaysian SC… Read More

July 17, 2020 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recently warned local consumers and businesses against the usage of Cryptocurrency Automatic Teller Machines (Crypto ATMs). Crypto ATMs are machines that let individuals purchase and sell digital assets through cash, debit or credit cards or electronic wallets. These machines have… Read More

December 21, 2017 @ 10:17 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has announced that parties interested in establishing and operating an Alternative Trading System (ATS) in Malaysia can apply to participate in regulatory sandbox sessions under the SC’s FinTech Innovation Lab (aFINity – alliance of Fintech community). This follows the Budget… Read More

September 12, 2017 @ 11:03 am By JD Alois  |  

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) have entered into an agreement to cooperate in the development of Fintech.  According to both parties, this agreement reflects efforts by both authorities to provide a robust regime that fosters financial innovation in the… Read More