Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand to Expand Crypto ETF Rules, Seeks Stronger Oversight

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

The Thai SEC is drafting rules for domestic funds to offer crypto basket ETFs from early next year while also pushing for a bill to expand its oversight of capital markets.

Fintech / Regtech

Visa Pilots Stablecoins to Speed Up Business Payments

By Editors | 03/10/2025

The pilot allows businesses to use stablecoins for pre-funding, aiming to unlock liquidity and bypass slow, traditional banking rails.

Enforcement

India to Block 25 Offshore Crypto Platforms for AML Non-compliance

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

FIU-IND has ordered the blocking of platforms including CEX.IO, BitMex, and Poloniex for regulatory non-compliance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Urges Stronger User Protection, Risk Controls in Crypto Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

The FSS chief cautioned crypto firms against aggressive promotions and risky products, urging them instead to focus on delivering stable, reliable services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OKX Enables Stablecoin Payments at GrabPay Merchants in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

The launch of OKX Pay allows Singapore consumers to use USDT and USDC for daily purchases at GrabPay merchants, with payments settled in Singapore dollars via StraitsX’s XSGD stablecoin.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Unveils Payments Roadmap Targeting DLT and Informal Economy

By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

The central bank has outlined a new multi-year strategy to upgrade existing payment systems and embrace emerging financial technologies.

Enforcement

UK Convicts Chinese National in Record Bitcoin Laundering Case

By Editors | 02/10/2025

The conviction follows a seven-year probe and the seizure of 61,000 bitcoin, highlighting cross-border cooperation on cryptocrime and complex asset recovery questions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Regulators Update Rules for Crypto Intermediaries

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

New rules allow licensed firms to offer staking services and use off-platform trading desks, while relaxing some requirements for professional investors.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA to Develop Rules for Using Tokenised Assets as Derivatives Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

The move aims to boost market liquidity during stress by enabling the use of assets like tokenised money market funds.