Crypto / Digital Assets

    AML / KYC

    Korea to Expand Bank Liability for Voice Phishing Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New rules will force FIs to compensate victims even in cases where the victim was deceived into transferring the funds themselves.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Former PBOC Chief Pushes Back Against Yuan Stablecoin Proposals

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    Former PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan has warned against the speculative risks and limited utility of stablecoins for China.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Capital Gains

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    This makes Thailand one of the first countries in the world to set clear tax rules for digital asset trading, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CFTC Clarifies Rules to Woo Crypto Firms Back Onshore

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    The advisory reaffirms a long-standing framework for foreign boards of trade (FBOTs), a move the CFTC says creates a path back to the US for offshore crypto platforms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam Approves First Crypto Sandbox Pilot Participant

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    Basal Pay, a blockchain-based crypto-to-fiat platform, is the first regulated digital asset payment programme for foreign visitors in Vietnam.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FATF Launches Toolkit to Bolster National Risk Assessments

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The new toolkit and updated guidance aim to help countries better identify and combat money laundering and terrorist financing threats.

    Fintech / Regtech

    US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Help Combat Foreign Scam Farms

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New bill seeks to authorise private actors to target foreign cybercriminals, raising implications for global financial regulation and enforcement.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India’s CBDT Reportedly Engaging Industry on Crypto Tax Reform

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    India’s tax authority is consulting with crypto firms on easing punitive rules amid offshore migration and declining market liquidity.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Draft Virtual Asset Law Awaiting Review in Taiwan Legislative Body

    By Editors | 28/08/2025

    The draft law will establish binding requirements for digital-asset operators and stablecoin issuers. One bank is exploring TWD stablecoin issuance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

    In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

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