Malaysia: SCM Guidelines on Digital Assets
Progress
Current status
adopted
28 Oct 2020 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Malaysia
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Adopted SCM Guidelines on Digital Assets
On 28 October 2020, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SCM) adopted the Guidelines on Digital Assets pursuant to section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA). These Guidelines mandate registration for issuers seeking to raise fun…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body