Malaysia may allow crypto listings without advance approval under new rules.
Crypto exchanges will soon face tougher asset segregation and capital requirements.
The consultation is open until August as Malaysia aims to compete globally.
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has shared comprehensive reforms to its digital asset exchange framework. This is aimed at accelerating market development while strengthening investor protections. The proposed changes would enable qualifying digital assets to be listed on licensed platforms without requiring advance regulatory approval.
The consultation paper, published on Monday, mentions a shift toward streamlined processes that could reduce the time-to-market for new cryptocurrency listings. Under the proposed framework, exchange operators would assume greater responsibility for assessing assets against minimum eligibility standards defined by the SC.
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