Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

JPX Mulls New Rules to Guard Against Crypto-Hoarding Firms

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The bourse operator is weighing new measures to protect investors after steep losses in listed “digital-asset treasury” firms.

AML / KYC

Experts Question Practical Utility of New FATF Terror Finance Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

A new comprehensive FATF report on terrorist financing is a useful overview but lacks prioritisation and effectiveness analysis, experts say.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Issues Updated Guide for Tokenised Capital Markets Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The guide sets out regulatory expectations for tokenised securities, stressing technology-neutral laws, disclosure of digital-asset risks, licensing needs, and obligations for intermediaries.

Fintech / Regtech

Prescriptive Crypto Custody Rules May Create 'False Sense of Security'

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

Dea Markova, Director of Policy at Fireblocks, advocates for a technology-neutral 'defence in depth' approach over rigid hot and cold storage mandates.

AML / KYC

Crypto Exchange Gemini Eyes Further Expansion in APAC Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

Gemini is prioritising markets with clearer regulatory paths while localising products and navigating Asia's fragmented rulebooks, its APAC head says.

Enforcement

India Freezes Assets Linked to Scam Targeting Coinbase Users

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

India’s ED has attached INR 217.1 million in assets linked to a Coinbase phishing ring that stole user credentials via spoofed websites.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, Bundesbank Partner on Cross-Border Digital Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/11/2025

The pact aims to develop interoperable tokenised settlement solutions and streamline cross-border payments, FX and securities flows between Singapore and Germany.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS to Launch SGD Testnet for Live Tokenised Settlement Trials

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

MAS will launch a Singapore Dollar Testnet for tokenised settlements and expand cross-border projects under Project Guardian and BLOOM to advance interoperable digital finance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Macau Digital Currency e-MOP Development Nearing Completion

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

Monetary Authority confirms sandbox testing of the CBDC will follow, starting with a "whitelist" approach for pre-approved users.