Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Tightens AML Framework to Target Crypto, Transnational Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

Regulator to expand crypto travel rule, freeze suspect accounts, and extend AML duties to lawyers and accountants in a broad crackdown.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Lawmakers Push for Draft Stablecoin Law by 10 December

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

The ruling party sets a deadline for the draft legislation, though regulators and lawmakers remain divided on whether to allow fintechs to issue tokens.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Government Releases National Plan to Grow AI Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

The government will rely on existing legal frameworks and a new safety institute to manage risks, focusing on economic growth.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Unveils AI Roadmap to Ease Data and Infrastructure Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

Roadmap sets out plans to simplify the use of pseudonymised data for AI training and clarify compliance obligations for 'high-impact' systems.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Kyrgyzstan Launches Gold-Backed Digital Dollar USDKG

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

Kyrgyzstan launches USDKG, a fully gold-backed digital asset issued under state oversight, marking a major step in its regulated blockchain strategy.

AML / KYC

Indonesian Authorities Collaborate to Protect Financial Sector Integrity

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK, PPATK and BSSN signed new cooperation pacts to reinforce AML/CFT measures and bolster cybersecurity across the financial sector.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Issued Stern Warning to Upbit Over Crypto Hack

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

The regulator signalled it would take strong measures in response to the $30 million theft at Upbit linked to North Korean actors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Post Bank to Pilot Tokenised Deposit Settlements for Real Estate

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

The major lender will partner with DeCurret DCP and Shinoken Group to automate rent payments and property transactions using DCJPY ahead of a planned 2026 rollout.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysian Telcos Activate MyDigital ID to Curb Mobile Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

The rollout includes Single Sign-On (SSO) integration with the national digital identity platform, enhancing safeguards against account breaches and phishing attempts.