The authorities in Malaysia are said to be cracking down on crypto tax evaders. As part of a special investigation codenamed ‘Ops Token’, officials from the Malaysian federal agency Inland Revenue Board (IRB) reportedly conducted raids at multiple locations having identified firms that were not reporting their crypto-related engagements. Through these taxes, the Malaysian administration … Read more
Malaysia, which has been actively cracking down on illegal crypto operations, has issued a notice to the Bybit crypto exchange. The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has instructed Bybit to suspend its services in the country. According to an official SC statement, the Dubai-based exchange has been operating its digital asset exchange (DAX) unlawfully in Malaysia. … Read more
Malaysia could soon join other nations that are working on policies that govern the integration of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-related technologies into their financial systems. Earlier this week, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with UAE officials and Binance representatives to discuss the formulation of a supportive policy framework for cryptocurrencies. The Malaysian PM … Read more
Illegal crypto mining operations in Malaysia spiked by 300 percent between 2018 and 2024, Malaysian publication The Star reported Monday, citing the country’s largest electricity utility company, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). In 2018, a total of 610 illegal mining cases were reportedly identified in Malaysia and the number spiked to 2,397 last year. Law enforcement … Read more