{"id":7509,"date":"2025-07-31T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/?p=7509"},"modified":"2025-07-31T09:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:00:12","slug":"legalbison-at-the-kuala-lumpur-bars-cryptocurrency-blockchain-law-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/id\/blog\/news\/legalbison-at-the-kuala-lumpur-bars-cryptocurrency-blockchain-law-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"LegalBison at the Kuala Lumpur Bar\u2019s Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Law Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 17 July 2025, LegalBison attended \u201cAn Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Laws in Malaysia<\/em>\u201d, a thought-provoking session presented by Izwan Zakaria<\/a> of Izwan & Partners<\/a> and hosted by the Kuala Lumpur Bar<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The talk covered foundational and emerging topics in the crypto space\u2014offering valuable insight for both seasoned professionals and those newer to digital asset regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key takeaways included:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 A contextual overview of cryptocurrency\u2019s rise, including the role of institutional players such as BlackRock and global financial considerations like the US debt situation;<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Blockchain as a system of decentralized rules and architecture, with use cases extending into Web3 platforms and self-sovereign websites like Brave;<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Regulatory distinctions between CeFi (centralized finance) and DeFi (decentralized finance), and the real-world usage of stablecoins by Malaysian entities such as KLIA operators;<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Malaysia\u2019s National Blockchain Infrastructure, developed through a partnership between MIMOS, MOSTI, and Zetrix;<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 The Securities Commission Malaysia\u2019s consultative approach: permitting digital asset offerings already approved in mature jurisdictions, to be launched more easily in Malaysia;<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Notable local developments such as the BidNow IEO campaign hosted on pitchIN;<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Early-stage tax and accounting considerations for businesses using digital currencies in transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

What LegalBison learned:<\/strong><\/p>\n

This session sharpened our understanding of Malaysia\u2019s evolving digital asset and blockchain landscape, including regulatory, infrastructure, and practical market developments. We gained valuable insight into the Securities Commission\u2019s risk-based approach to digital asset regulation, the role of national initiatives like the Blockchain Infrastructure, and how private adoption continues despite regulatory gaps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These takeaways help us better support clients operating at the intersection of fintech, compliance, and innovation in Malaysia and the wider region.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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