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Malaysian regulators add Huobi to investor alert list
23.8.2022
The Securities Commission of Malaysia says Huobi is operating without official registration from local regulators
Malaysia Detains Over 600 People for Stealing Electricity to Mine Cryptocurrency
30.3.2022
In the past two years, law enforcement authorities in Malaysia have arrested hundreds of individuals for theft of electricity allegedly used to mint digital currencies. The country’s police force has also confiscated equipment worth millions of dollars. Malaysia Police Announce Results From...
Malaysian deputy finance minister responds to proposal to legalize Bitcoin
24.3.2022
Similar to countries like Indonesia, Malaysia has not banned crypto trading but the government doesn't want to adopt crypto for payments
Malaysian Ministry Proposes Legalizing NFTs to Boost Participation in Crypto Sector
22.3.2022
Malaysia’s communications ministry has proposed legalizing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to increase the participation of young people in the cryptocurrency space. The crypto sector is under the purview of the central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, and the Securities Commission. Malaysian Ministry...
Malaysian Ministry Suggests Making Crypto Legal Tender To Promote It Among Youth
21.3.2022
In a bid to enhance the financial inclusion of young people, the Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has proposed to the country’s authorities to designate cryptoassets as Malaysia’s legal tender.
Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, Malaysia’s Deputy Communications and Multimedia...
Malaysian comms official calls the state to legalize crypto and NFTs
21.3.2022
Malaysia’s finance minister previously warned that crypto payments were illegal as they did not meet the universal characteristics of money
Malaysia’s Deputy Finance Minister: Crypto Not Suitable as Means of Payment or Store of Value
4.3.2022
Malaysia’s deputy finance minister says that cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ethereum, are not suitable as a means of payment or a store of value. While digital assets are not recognized as legal tender in Malaysia, the finance ministry official said that they are an asset class that...
Malaysia Seizes 1,720 Bitcoin Mining Machines in Electricity Theft Crackdown
1.1.2022
Police in Malaysia have shut down a bitcoin mining operation and seized 1,720 bitcoin mining machines in a major electricity theft crackdown following public complaints. “Police inspected 75 premises around the district and 30 of them were found to be carrying out illegal bitcoin mining...
Malaysia Flattens Seized Bitcoin Mining Rigs With Steamroller — Over 1,000 Machines Demolished
19.7.2021
Over 1,000 bitcoin mining machines have been totally destroyed in Malaysia after they were seized for illegally mining the cryptocurrency using stolen electricity. The mining machines, worth about $1.26 million, were steamrolled in the Malaysian city of Miri and eight people have been arrested...
Malaysian Police Bust Gang That Stole $2.15 Million Worth of Electricity to Mine Bitcoin
20.2.2021
Police in Malaysia’s Jahor state have busted a seven-men gang that stole 8.6 million Malaysian ringgits ($2.15 million) worth of electricity to mine bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. ● Police said they seized 1,746 bitcoin (BTC) mining machines across 21 premises in raids carried...
Malaysian Bitcoin Mining Gang Stole Over $2M in Electricity, Say Police
18.2.2021
Police seized 1,746 bitcoin mining machines across 21 premises in raids this week
Major Malaysian Bank Kenanga Acquires 19% Stake in a Crypto Exchange
11.2.2021
One of Malaysia’s top investment banks has bought a 19% stake in a local crypto exchange via its private equity arm. The Kenanga Investment Bank announced its inception into the crypto business by investing in Tokenize Xchange. Tokenize Xchange Is One of the Three Malaysian Licensed Crypto...
Leading Malaysian Bank Goes Bitcoin, Snaps up 19% Stake in Crypto Exchange
9.2.2021
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Malaysia’s top independent investment bank, the Kenanga Investment Bank, has announced that it has acquired a 19% stake in the domestic crypto exchange Tokenize Xchange. The trading platform is one of just three in the country to have received a digital asset...
Major Malaysian financial firm to invest in regulated crypto exchange
8.2.2021
Malaysian financial services firm Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is getting into digital assets
Huobi-Branded Crypto Exchange Launches for Malaysian Market
27.11.2020
Huobi Labuan said it's been licensed in Malaysia for a nine-month trial period of cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading services
Major Chinese Bank Selling Bonds Worth $3 Billion for Bitcoin
11.11.2020
China Construction Bank, one of the “big four” banks in China, is selling $3 billion in bonds that can be paid for with bitcoin. The bonds will be listed on a regulated Malaysian digital asset exchange. Beijing-based China Construction Bank (CCB) is selling $3 billion in bonds...
Malaysian Securities Commission issues revised digital asset guidelines
28.10.2020
Regulation for initial exchange offerings and digital asset custodians comes into force today
Goldman Sachs to Settle Massive Corruption Case for $2.8 Billion With US Government
22.10.2020
Goldman Sachs has reportedly agreed to settle with the U.S. government over its role in a corrupt Malaysian government investment fund, which is one of the firm’s worst scandals since the financial crisis. In addition, Goldman Sachs previously agreed to pay the Malaysian government billions...
Malaysian SC Shariah Advisory Council praises crypto’s ‘great potential’
8.10.2020
A Shariah Advisory Council chairman in Malaysia has praised the “great potential” of cryptocurrency
Malaysian billionaire steps down to pursue 'horse currency' offering
29.9.2020
“I am handing over the public-listed company’s business to the new directors and I will concentrate on cryptocurrencies,” said the 65-year-old