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    Stablecoins

    BIS Flags Divergent Rules for Stablecoin Yields in Hong Kong, Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new paper from the Financial Stability Institute highlights a regulatory split in Asia on crypto platforms offering interest-like returns.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Japanese Megabanks Detail US Wind-Down Strategies in Living Wills

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    The plans, released by US regulators, outline how each firm’s American operations would be resolved under a multiple-point-of-entry strategy.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

    Market Abuse

    FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Philippine SEC to Launch Blockchain Platform for Corporate Filings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    The SEC has released draft rules for a new platform that will give blockchain-signed digital documents the same legal force as notarised papers.

    Structural Regulation

    Thai SEC Plans Rule Overhaul to Bolster Investor Protection, Curb Risk

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    The SEC is set to grant minority shareholders greater voting powers, tighten rules on short selling, and align ESG disclosure with global standards.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand Freezes Cambodian Assets, Minister Resigns Amid Scam Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2025

    Thailand’s AMLO has frozen over THB 70 million in assets, while the deputy finance minister has resigned following allegations of receiving illicit crypto payments.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea Forms 9-Nation Alliance to Dismantle Financial Scam Hubs

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

    The 'Breaking Chains' operation will target virtual asset fraud and voice phishing syndicates based in Southeast Asia, with Interpol also participating.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US, EU Broaden Russia Sanctions, Targeting Energy and Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

    New measures target Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, with specific designations for Chinese oil refineries and a Hong Kong-based oil trader.

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