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Malaysia’s central bank eyes asset tokenisation, says crypto represent less than 1% of bank deposits
In its annual report, Malaysia’s central bank outlined plans to support asset tokenization and explore digital asset technologies without plans to recognize crypto as legal tender. Malaysia‘s central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, has rolled out its 2024 annual report, highlighting…
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Malaysia is seeing a rise in cryptocurrency investment scams, with authorities warning that more professionals and senior citizens are being targeted. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said in a Mar. 17 report that…
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An illegal Bitcoin mining operation was discovered in a house in Malaysia, adding to the toll on the country’s power grid and contributing to the trend in electricity theft driven by illicit crypto mining activities. On Feb. 13, an explosion…
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Malaysia will leverage Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to tackle corruption and fraud in the digital age. Speaking at the 3rd International Conference on Technology, Humanities, and Management held in Maldives, Tan Sri Azam, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission,…
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Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, says he wants to explore policies for crypto and blockchain technology after his meeting with Binance co-founder CZ and the Abu Dhabi government. According to a report by media outlet New Straits Times, Ibrahim…
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The Securities Commission of Malaysia has instructed Bybit and its chief officer to cease the operation of all digital platforms in Malaysia and also halt all advertisements targeting Malaysian audiences.
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Malaysia’s national electricity provider, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, has reported losses exceeding 440 million ringgit (about $101 million) due to electricity theft linked to illegal Bitcoin mining activities. Local reporting from The Star indicates that since 2020, this theft has significantly…
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Cryptocurrency exchange Hata.io has raised $4.2 million in seed funding to expand its crypto offerings and user base across the Asia Pacific region. Malaysian crypto exchange Hata has secured $4.2 million in a seed funding round led by Castle Island…
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Malaysian authorities have taken down a major cryptocurrency scam scheme targeting Japanese nationals. According to local reports, the Royal Malaysia Police, also known as PDRM, arrested 21 individuals in connection with the fraud during coordinated raids on two high-end properties…
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Sam Altman’s crypto venture Worldcoin has signed a deal with Malaysia’s research arm to integrate its technology into the country’s digital infrastructure. The Worldcoin Foundation, Tools for Humanity, and MyEG have signed a memorandum of understanding with MIMOS Berhad, the…
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Four suspects remain at large in a Malaysian kidnapping case where $1.2 million in cryptocurrency was paid as ransom, with police already arresting 14 others. Police in Malaysia are on the hunt for four people suspected to have taken part…
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Malaysia’s largest electricity utility says it lost over $755 million due to illicit Bitcoin mining activities starting from 2018, significantly impacting the country’s energy sector. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the largest electricity utility company in Malaysia, lost RM3.4 billion (over…
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The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) of Malaysia has initiated a special operation named "Ops Token" to tackle crypto tax evasion and enhance overall tax administration in the country.
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A Malaysian man, aged 42, has become the latest victim of a cryptocurrency scam, losing nearly RM1 million (approximately $212,000) of his savings. According to Johor Baru South Police assistant commissioner Raub Selama, the victim, who has not been named,…
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The Malaysian Securities Exchange (SC) has hammered down crypto exchange Huobi for allegedly failing to register correctly. Huobi has been urged to cease operations in the region entirely. Having put the Huobi crypto exchange on its “Investor Alert List” since…
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Zetrix, has signed a partnership with state-owned tech enterprise MIMOS Technology Solutions to develop and manage Malaysian Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI).
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