Guan Eng puts the brakes on cryptocurrencies pending Bank Negara decision


KUALA LUMPUR: Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has put the brakes on those seeking to create cryptocurrencies, pending the final word from Bank Negara Malaysia.

“We need to be cautious as Bank Negara is the authority that handles and manages all forms of new currency technology.

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