Malaysia – DIGIT INFO

iGaming Regulations in Focus: UK Fees, Brazil Taxes and X’s Gambling Ban

DIGIT — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Governments from London to Brazil tightened their grip on iGaming this week, rolling out tax hikes, sponsorship bans, and enforcement drives that could reshape how the sector operates in 2026 and beyond. The regulatory tempo is quickening, and operators, affiliates, and investors are recalibrating as lawmakers chase revenue while promising tougher consumer protections. This Week’s […]

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Capital A, Standard Chartered Malaysia Team up to Explore Ringgit Backed Stablecoin

DIGIT — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:30:28 +0000

Capital A and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia have signed an agreement to explore developing and testing a ringgit‑denominated stablecoin within Bank Negara Malaysia’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub. Roles and Focus Within Central Bank’s Innovation Hub Capital A and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to jointly explore the development and […]

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Malaysia’s National Power Company Loses Over $1.1 Billion to Illegal Crypto Mining

DIGIT — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:30:27 +0000

Malaysia’s national utility firm Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) lost over $1.11 billion to illegal electricity use by crypto miners between 2020 and August 2025, with 13,827 premises implicated. Intensified Enforcement and Regulatory Clarity Malaysia’s national utility company, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), has suffered losses exceeding $1.11 billion (4.6 billion ringgit) due to illegal electricity usage […]

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Fasset Receives Malaysian Approval to Operate Stablecoin-Powered Islamic Digital Bank

DIGIT — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:30:46 +0000

Fasset said on October 7, 2025, that it has secured Malaysian approval to provide banking services from Labuan’s regulatory sandbox for Islamic fintech, allowing the firm to offer full-service digital banking to its existing global user base of 500,000. The provisional license positions Fasset as the world’s first stablecoin-powered Islamic digital bank, enabling on-chain, asset-backed, […]

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Malaysia Central Bank Paper Sparks Debate by Naming XRP and BTC as Monetary Alternatives

DIGIT — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:30:00 +0000

A recent working paper from the Central Bank of Malaysia has identified XRP and bitcoin as potential alternatives to traditional monetary and payment systems. Digital Assets Could Replace Bank Deposits A recent working paper from the Central Bank of Malaysia (CBM) has identified XRP alongside bitcoin ( BTC) as potential “alternatives to the current monetary […]

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Partnership Signed to Enhance Blockchain-Powered Trade Between Malaysia and Singapore

DIGIT — Tue, 27 May 2025 08:30:04 +0000

MYEG, a Malaysian e-government and digital services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sgtradex, Singapore’s national digital infrastructure for trade data exchange, to facilitate seamless blockchain-powered trade between Malaysia and Singapore. The agreement, signed at the ASEAN-GCC-China CEO Roundtable, aims to enhance digital connectivity in the ASEAN region by enabling interoperable, cross-border […]

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Malaysia Launches Blockchain Infrastructure to Enhance Digital Services and Accessibility

DIGIT — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:47:40 +0000

On April 30, 2025, Malaysia launched the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI), a step in its digital transformation journey aimed at unifying fragmented digital ecosystems and making blockchain-based services accessible to all. Developed by MIMOS Berhad and MY E.G. Services Berhad, and powered by the Zetrix public layer-1 blockchain, MBI is designed to facilitate seamless cross-border […]

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Malaysia Taps Binance Founder for Blockchain Finance Overhaul

DIGIT — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:30:05 +0000

Malaysia is accelerating its push into blockchain, holding discussions with Binance’s founder as it aims to become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for tokenization and digital finance. Binance Founder Joins Forces With Malaysia to Supercharge Blockchain Agenda Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a strategic engagement with Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) on […]

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Malaysian Prime Minister Discusses Crypto Frameworks During UAE Visit

DIGIT — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:30:36 +0000

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Bahrain are deepening economic ties, focusing on cryptocurrency, the Sandbox platform, tourism, connectivity, and manufacturing. Bahrain also pledged support for upcoming Asean-GCC summits. Anwar’s visit, at the invitation of Bahrain’s Crown Prince, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and benefit both nations’ economies. In early January 2025, […]

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Malaysia’s PM Discusses Crypto With Binance’s CZ — Shaping Policies to Stay Competitive

DIGIT — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:30:43 +0000

Malaysia’s prime minister, after discussions with Binance’s CZ, is urging swift action on blockchain regulations and collaborations to modernize the nation’s financial systems. Malaysia Won’t Be Left Behind: PM Anwar Discusses Crypto and Blockchain With Binance’s CZ Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled his country’s intention to adopt a progressive stance on […]

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