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Malaysia
Comprehensive
Travel Rule: In force
Regulator(s)Securities Commission Malaysia ↗ · Bank Negara Malaysia ↗
FrameworkDigital assets as securities (SC framework)
Travel RuleIn force
FATF statusNot listed
Overview
Malaysia's Securities Commission prescribed digital currencies and tokens as securities in 2019, bringing exchanges and offerings under its remit. It registers Digital Asset Exchange (DAX) operators and regulates initial exchange offerings, while Bank Negara covers payments and AML.
Regulatory framework
Digital assets that are securities fall under SC rules; DAX operators and IEO platforms are registered.
Licensing & authorisation
DAX operators and IEO platforms register with the Securities Commission.
AML & Travel Rule
AML obligations and transfer-information requirements apply.
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