Crypto / Digital Assets

    Sanctions

    US, UK Target Cambodian Scam Networks with Sanctions, FinCEN Rule

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The actions include a Section 311 rule against a money laundering concern and the largest-ever US forfeiture of bitcoin.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippines Senator Refiles Bill on Digital Asset Regulatory Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    The proposed law would designate the BSP and the SEC as lead agencies for e-money and virtual assets, respectively.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IMF Warns Nonbank Growth Poses New Financial Stability Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The IMF's latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing bank-nonbank links and calls for enhanced supervision and liquidity management tools.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Lawmakers Eye Stablecoins Pegged to Offshore Yuan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

    A new LegCo special report has signalled intent by Hong Kong to seek Mainland China’s support for offshore CNY stablecoins.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea to Seize Crypto from ‘Cold Wallets’ in Tax Crackdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

    The National Tax Service will conduct home searches and use tracking software to confiscate offline crypto assets from tax delinquents.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Launches Crackdown on Crypto Tax Evasion via Binance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

    Tax authorities said some wealthy individuals used overseas remittances under RBI’s LRS framework to fund undeclared crypto trades on foreign exchanges such as Binance.

    Trending

    FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2025

    The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean Lawmakers Launch Committee to Boost Stocks, Digital Assets

    By Editors | 13/10/2025

    The opposition People Power Party's new special committee will review policies on dividend tax, security tokens, and spot ETFs to make "KOSPI 5000" a practical goal.

    Securities / Derivatives

    MUFG to Become First Japanese Bank to Issue Digital Bond for Tier 2 Capital

    By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2025

    The JPY 10 billion issuance, aimed at digital asset investors, will be the first of its kind in Japan’s banking sector.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Defers Adoption of Cryptoasset Capital Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

    MAS delayed its Basel-aligned cryptoasset capital framework to 2027 or later amid industry concerns over regulatory arbitrage and restrictive blockchain rules.

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