News from the association and the scene

2026-07-10 · News

Malaysia's flagship Web3 gathering is back. Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 (MYBW 2026) takes place on 29–30 July at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, bringing together more than 200 global blockchain leaders with the support of the Ministry of Digital.

2026-07-05 · News

More than 840,000 Malaysians have opened accounts on regulated crypto platforms, placing Malaysia among the world's top ten countries for crypto ownership — even as oversight tightens. A mid-year look at where the local scene stands.

2026-06-26 · News

Torum International — granted approval-in-principle as Malaysia's sixth DAX in February 2024 — is absent from the SC's latest register update, with no official explanation published. Its exchange never launched.

2026-06-18 · News

A major overhaul of Malaysia's digital asset guidelines took effect this year. Recognised exchanges can now list eligible tokens without prior case-by-case approval from the Securities Commission, in exchange for stricter capital and custody requirements.

2026-05-20 · News

Alongside its revised DAX guidelines, the SC reveals record RM17.14 billion trading in 2025, administrative action against four unregistered exchanges, a Google advertising gate, and FMOS ombudsman access for DAX customers.

2026-04-30 · News

After complying with the SC's December 2024 orders and engaging the regulator, Bybit and CEO Ben Zhou are removed from the Investor Alert List — a rare remediation story, sealed with an investment in licensed local exchange Hata.

2026-04-28 · News

A RM100 million tokenised issuance under the Sukuk Danum programme — piloted with the SC, arranged by CIMB and Maybank, taken up by KWAP, CGC and OCBC — puts Malaysian Islamic finance on distributed ledgers.

2026-03-19 · News

Kenanga Investment Bank raises its stake in Kinetic DAX from 19% to 81.7%, making the rebranded exchange a subsidiary — and Malaysia's first DAX majority-owned by a bank.

2026-02-11 · News

Under its Digital Asset Innovation Hub, Bank Negara onboards Standard Chartered and Capital A's ringgit stablecoin trial plus tokenised deposit pilots from Maybank and CIMB — with policy clarity promised by end-2026.

2025-08-04 · News

As Tokenize Xchange Singapore faces police investigation over failed withdrawals, the SC-licensed Malaysian entity rebrands to Kinetic DAX (KDX), stressing it shares no custody or operations with the troubled affiliate.

2025-01-06 · News

The token behind Malaysia's first crowdfunded raise lists on Hata Global and Coinstore — completing, for the first time, the primary-raise-to-secondary-market cycle the SC's framework promised.

2024-12-27 · News

Bybit is directed to disable its website, apps and Malaysia-focused Telegram group for operating an unregistered DAX, with CEO Ben Zhou held personally responsible — the third major offshore exchange shown the door since 2021.

2024-12-05 · News

Five years after becoming Malaysia's first fully approved DAX, Luno reports a million customers, RM4.28 billion in assets under custody, and a median deposit of just RM100.

2024-10-24 · News

Bukit Aman discloses TNB losses of RM441.6 million from mining-related electricity theft since 2020, across 2,091 joint raids — with 2024 showing a marked resurgence.

2024-08-22 · News

Auction platform BidNow's $BID utility token offering hits its full RM10 million target from 469 investors in about eight weeks — Malaysia's first completed public token offering under the SC's IEO rules.

2024-08-12 · News

Jada Platform receives conditional approval as Malaysia's third Digital Asset Custodian, pitching independent, multi-chain custody for crypto, tokenised securities and real-world assets.

2024-07-24 · News

Nine months after conditional approval, Hata's MYR exchange launches with 10+ SC-approved tokens and an aggressive fee structure — and Bybit later co-leads its US$4.2 million Series A.

2024-04-02 · News

Kapital DX's first offering — the i-INT Programme with Integra Healthcare — brings tokenised Islamic fixed income to market, with the initial RM29 million tranche fully subscribed by institutions.

2023-11-10 · News

Three years after the SC created the custodian framework, CoKeeps completes it — offering regulated, MPC-based safekeeping of digital assets for institutions.

2023-10-18 · News

A week after Hata's exchange approval, the SC grants Gambit Custody in-principle approval as a Digital Asset Custodian, with six months to meet requirements before commencing operations.

2023-10-16 · News

Singapore is set to welcome the most prestigious blockchain event of 2024 as FINEXPO, a global leader in financial and blockchain events, announces the Blockchain Festival Asia 2024. The Blockchain Festival is scheduled to take place on March 2, 2024, at the Marina Bay Sands. The most brilliant minds from a variety of fields, including blockchain technology, cryptocurrency exchanges, digital tokens, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), cryptocurrency mining, GameFi, online payment options, investment opportunities, and the larger fintech sector, will come together at this highly anticipated festival.

2023-10-09 · News

Founded by Luno's former APAC GM David Low, Hata Digital receives the SC's first DAX approval since applications reopened — with a first-of-its-kind digital broker registration alongside.

2023-07-29 · News

FinTech Festival Asia 2023, the premier event in the Southeast Asian region showcasing the latest advancements and trends in financial technology, is set to take place from 27 September 2023 to 28 September 2023 at Royal Paragon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. The festival will bring together industry experts, innovators, and communities for a transformative experience to collaborate and strengthen connections within the FinTech ecosystem.

2023-05-22 · News

The SC publicly reprimands Huobi Global for operating an unregistered digital asset exchange, ordering it to disable its website and apps and holding CEO Leon Li personally responsible.

2023-04-18 · News

Kapital DX goes live as Malaysia's first SC-regulated Initial Exchange Offering platform for asset-backed digital tokens, with Malaysia Debt Ventures taking an equity stake.

2023-02-17 · Activity

Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 was held recently and brought together blockchain experts, investors, and enthusiasts from around the world. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest trends in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), mining, gaming and gambling, online payments, investment, and fintech industry.

2022-12-04 · Activity

Philippine Blockchain Week 2022 was an exciting event that brought together experts, enthusiasts, and innovators in the blockchain industry from all over the world. Held from November 28 to December 4, 2022, the week-long event featured a series of conferences, and exhibition that focused on the latest developments and trends in blockchain technology.

2022-03-24 · News

A Communications Ministry proposal to adopt cryptocurrency as legal tender is shot down by the Finance Ministry within days, with Deputy Finance Minister Mohd Shahar citing volatility and cyber risks.

2022-03-23 · News

Kapital DX and Pitch Platforms (pitchIN) become Malaysia's first registered Initial Exchange Offering platforms, opening a regulated channel for companies to raise up to RM100 million by issuing digital tokens.

2022-03-01 · News

Seven months after the SC ordered it out, Binance takes an equity stake in licensed local exchange MX Global, alongside Cuscapi Berhad's RM9 million investment.

2021-11-09 · News

All 99 NFT copies of the Mandarin ballad "Fragile" sell out within about three hours on OpenSea, netting roughly 209 ETH — about RM4 million — after the song was banned in China.

2021-08-31 · News

Five Malaysian co-founders launch Pentas.io, a BNB Chain NFT marketplace focused on local art and heritage — giving Malaysian creators a platform of their own in the global NFT boom.

2021-08-27 · News

MX Global Sdn Bhd joins Luno, SINEGY and Tokenize as an SC-registered DAX operator, with Dato' Fadzli Shah at the helm — the first addition to the licensed cohort since 2019.

2021-07-30 · News

The Securities Commission publicly reprimands Binance for operating an unregistered digital asset exchange, ordering it to disable its website and apps for Malaysians within 14 business days — and tells investors to withdraw their funds.

2021-07-19 · News

A viral video shows Sarawak police flattening RM5.3 million worth of confiscated bitcoin miners with a steamroller, after raids on operations that stole an estimated RM8.4 million in electricity.

2021-07-12 · News

The Malaysian artist behind TIME's "Climate Is Everything" cover sells her first NFT for 36.3 ETH on Binance NFT Marketplace — likely the most expensive NFT by a Malaysian artist to date.

2020-10-28 · News

The SC's revised Guidelines on Digital Assets come into force, activating the IEO fundraising regime and creating a registration framework for Digital Asset Custodians.

2020-01-15 · News

The SC publishes its Guidelines on Digital Assets — companies can raise up to RM100 million by issuing tokens, but only through Initial Exchange Offering platforms registered with the regulator.

2019-12-09 · Activity

Blockchain technology is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate in various industries, and it has become increasingly important for professionals to understand its potential and applications. That's why the Malaysia Blockchain Association (MBA) has partnered with Triveacademy to offer a course on Introduction to Blockchain Technology.

2019-10-21 · Activity

Malaysia Blockchain Association (MBA) and Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) have launched a new program designed for blockchain enthusiasts seeking to learn about the different components of blockchain technology. The program aims to raise awareness about the application of blockchain technology in various business sectors.

2019-08-23 · News

The ownership of Durian trees in Malaysia has been recorded on the blockchain system, indicating the actual owner of each tree and providing evidence of ownership that is accessible to all parties in the public blockchain, thereby benefiting both farm owners and investors. TriveAcademy, a company focused on building blockchain technology infrastructure, has launched a new app. The app allows users to view time-stamped certifications of appreciation and ownership, for example, the Bloconomic Expo 2019 and durian tree owners, respectively. Both certificates are now stored on the blockchain and viewable by the public.

2019-08-15 · News

Tenaga Nasional reports 437 cases of mining-related electricity theft — RM106 million lost as of June — with 370 cases in Selangor alone, as multi-agency raids intensify.

2019-06-26 · Activity

Attending the NEXT BLOCK Conference in Bangkok was a remarkable experience for those of us interested in the latest developments in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and fintech. This conference, co-organized by Krypton Events and CoinAdvice, was an exceptional event that brought together experts from various domains of blockchain and beyond.

2019-06-04 · News

Luno Malaysia, SINEGY and Tokenize Technology win conditional registration as Malaysia's first regulated Digital Asset Exchanges. Nineteen other applicants must cease operations and return investor assets.

2019-03-15 · Activity

We participated in the Token 2049 conference held in Hong Kong, which included the first-ever Ethereum Supermeetup in March 2019 at the luxurious Kerry Hotel. The conference was a gathering of various cryptocurrency companies and startups from different countries. Notable speakers such as Justin Sun from Tron, Charlie Lee from Litecoin, and Ben Goertzel from Singularity shared their projects' future plans, and there were also panel sessions with CEOs and representatives from various crypto startups and companies.

2019-03-08 · Activity

Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2019 was a global event organized by NexChange, which attracted over 4,000 participants from 50 countries. The event featured panel discussions, exhibitions, workshops, and pitch competitions, showcasing the latest advancements in blockchain technology and its potential applications in various industries. Joseph Lubin, the co-founder of Ethereum, delivered the keynote speech and highlighted the importance of blockchain in promoting transparency, accountability, and trust. Overall, the event provided valuable insights into the future of blockchain technology and its transformative potential.

2019-01-15 · News

The Prescription Order takes effect, placing digital currencies and tokens under the Capital Markets and Services Act and the SC's jurisdiction. Unlicensed ICOs and exchanges now risk up to 10 years' jail and a RM10 million fine.

2018-12-06 · News

In a joint statement, Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission set out who regulates what — the SC takes ICOs and digital asset trading, BNM keeps payments — laying the blueprint for Malaysia's dual-regulator model.

2018-11-15 · Activity

We recently had the opportunity to attend the International Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference (BCconf) 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference brought together blockchain leaders and cryptocurrency experts from all over the world to discuss the latest developments and advancements in the industry.

2018-11-10 · News

The Ministry of Education unveils e-Scroll, a NEM-blockchain system for issuing and verifying degree certificates. Around 200 IIUM PhD graduates become the first Malaysians to receive blockchain-verified degrees.

2018-11-08 · News

Country Heights Holdings Bhd (CHHB) is calling on the government to take blockchain technology seriously and learn from countries such as Australia, the Philippines, and Malta to make Malaysia a blockchain technology center and drive economic growth.

2018-02-27 · News

BNM's new AML/CFT policy for digital currencies takes effect, requiring exchangers converting crypto to or from ringgit to conduct customer due diligence, keep records and file suspicious transaction reports — Malaysia's first binding rules aimed squarely at the crypto sector.