Poser on Malaysia’s new fundraising option


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s decision to allow businesses to raise cash through blockchain technology some two years after the boom and bust of the scam-riddled initial coin offerings (ICOs) has sparked concerns.

Basically, the idea is to create an alternative fundraising option for the market by eliminating the need to undertake debt or sell equities.

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