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AML / KYC
Korea Tightens Crypto AML Rules Ahead of Institutional Opening Up
By Manesh Samtani | 21/05/2025
South Korea is enhancing AML requirements ahead of opening up its virtual asset market to broader institutional participation, starting with NPOs and crypto exchanges.
Big Picture
FS-ISAC Outlines Cyber Threats Facing FIs in 2025
By Manesh Samtani | 20/05/2025
New report highlights growing cyber threats facing the financial sector, driven by emerging technologies, scam networks, and geopolitical instability.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US DOJ to Investigate India-linked Cyberattack at Coinbase
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025
The attackers used Coinbase employees and contractors based in India to obtain customer data, which they used to scam customers.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA Paper Proposes Reforms to Optimise Derivatives Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2025
New whitepaper outlines 15 specific measures that could unlock billions in annual savings for the derivatives market.
Enforcement
AUSTRAC Fines Cointree for Late Suspicious Transaction Reports
By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2025
Crypto exchange penalised for failing to submit SMRs on time on four occasions. AUSTRAC CEO said timely reporting is critical.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Approves Launch of First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025
With a USD 20 minimum investment, the Franklin Templeton tokenised money market fund aims to broaden access to a traditionally institutional asset class.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Issue Digital Investment Tokens in $150m Trial
By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025
Thailand is launching its first digital investment tokens in a $150m trial aimed at modernising fundraising and expanding access to retail investors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
NY Fed, BIS Explore Tokenisation for Central Bank Operations
By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2025
Project Pine shows central banks can use tokenisation, smart contracts for nimble monetary policy in a digital future.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOK Seeks Authority Over Won-Based Stablecoin Issuance
By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025
Bank of Korea seeks the power to approve won-based stablecoins to protect monetary policy and ensure financial stability.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Securities Firms to Offer Investment Tokens
By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025
The SEC is considering exempting securities firms from certain digital asset business license requirements to enable them to offer investment tokens.
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