CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ChinaAMC Launches World's First Tokenised Renminbi Fund in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    ChinaAMC has rolled out RMB and USD tokenised money funds, positioning them as yield-generating tools for anticipated stablecoins under new city rules.

    Enforcement

    Korean Lawmaker Says Upbit Faces Potential Multi-Trillion Won Fine

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    A senior lawmaker has urged the regulator to impose a fine on the country's top crypto exchange for millions of alleged KYC violations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption

    By Editors | 17/07/2025

    ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong SFC Eases Rules for Visiting Financial Professionals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

    The SFC has extended the permissible activity period for licensed itinerant professionals from 30 to 45 days each calendar year to attract overseas talent.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Coins.ph, HashKey Launch Philippines-Hong Kong Crypto Corridor

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    This will enable faster, more secure, and compliant movement of funds for individuals and institutions across the two markets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CMB International Securities Gets Hong Kong Virtual Asset Licence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

    CMB International Securities says it is the first Chinese bank-affiliated broker to gain approval for virtual asset trading in Hong Kong.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea to Lift Venture Capital Restrictions On Crypto Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    The move reverses a controversial 2018 policy, allowing crypto exchanges and brokers to qualify for government support and tax benefits.

    Market Infrastructure

    New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

    AML / KYC

    India Probes Binance Over Suspected Illicit Crypto Flows From Pakistan

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    Regulators are scrutinising private wallets amid concerns over terror financing, with a focus on transactions in the Kashmir region.

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