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Cybersecurity

NIST Highlights Need for “Crypto Agility” in Face of Quantum Threats

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025

The report highlights slow algorithm transitions, risks of quantum computing, and the need for modular cryptographic systems.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Plans Voluntary Carbon Trading Market by 2027

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2025

Thailand plans to launch a voluntary carbon market with a 15 percent offset limit in 2027, aiming for a comprehensive trading system by 2030.

Stablecoins

Thai SEC Adds Stablecoins to List of Approved Cryptocurrencies

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2025

The move means token issuers and ICO portals can accept USDC and USDT for digital token investment transactions.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Fund Managers Step Closer to Bond Repos

By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2025

Fund managers in the Philippines are a step closer to being able to participate in government securities repo transactions.

Anti-Money Laundering

US, EU Authorities Shut Down Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2025

The takedown operation came after the EU sanctioned Garantex, prompting Tether to block wallets on the platform holding more than $26mn.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Charges Chinese Nationals for Involvement in Cyberattacks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2025

Among the 12 Chinese nationals indicted are two government officers working for the Ministry of Public Security.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Postpones Plans to Introduce Short-selling

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

OJK is also considering easing share buyback rules to counter a sharp decline in the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index.

DeFi & Web3

US Senate Votes to Overturn Tax Reporting Rule for DeFi Brokers

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

The rule, if not repealed, will require DeFi brokers to report digital asset transactions and user data starting in 2027.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Targets Houthis with New Sanctions, FTO Redesignation

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2025

OFAC sanctioned seven high-ranking Houthi members a day after re-designating the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.