Crypto / Digital Assets

    Sanctions

    MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

    The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.

    AML / KYC

    Sri Lanka’s FIU Launches Mandatory Survey to Identify VASPs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

    The survey aims to strengthen Sri Lanka's readiness for its upcoming AML/CFT evaluation and lay the groundwork for a future registration and reporting framework for VASPs.

    AML / KYC

    Vietnam's Crypto Hub Ambition Faces Slow Start Amid Strict Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

    Hanoi aims to tap a USD 19 trillion global market for tokenised assets, but strict capital requirements for its new pilot framework have so far deterred any formal applications.

    Trending

    Hong Kong Sets New Family Office Target, Confirms Timeline for Tax Bill

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

    Christopher Hui confirmed that new legislation will be introduced in 2026 to expand tax concessions for family offices to include digital assets and carbon credits.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Taps State Telcos for CBDC Research Amid Broader Crypto Push

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

    The SBV has assigned Viettel and MobiFone to conduct foundational research on a CBDC, as the country simultaneously pilots new rules for tokenised assets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SBI Crypto Mining Pool Reportedly Hacked, DPRK Link Suspected

    By Editors | 06/10/2025

    On-chain investigators report a USD 21 million theft from the Japanese financial giant's mining pool, noting similarities to previous North Korean attacks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2025

    The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand to Expand Crypto ETF Rules, Seeks Stronger Oversight

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

    The Thai SEC is drafting rules for domestic funds to offer crypto basket ETFs from early next year while also pushing for a bill to expand its oversight of capital markets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Visa Pilots Stablecoins to Speed Up Business Payments

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The pilot allows businesses to use stablecoins for pre-funding, aiming to unlock liquidity and bypass slow, traditional banking rails.

    Enforcement

    India to Block 25 Offshore Crypto Platforms for AML Non-compliance

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

    FIU-IND has ordered the blocking of platforms including CEX.IO, BitMex, and Poloniex for regulatory non-compliance.

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