Crypto / Digital Assets

    AML / KYC

    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.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB Warns of Stability Risks in Multi-Jurisdiction Stablecoin Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

    Issuers operating across borders create liquidity mismatches and regulatory arbitrage risks, highlighting the need for strong cross-border supervisory cooperation.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    StanChart HK to Launch Crypto ETF Trading in November

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

    Standard Chartered’s move follows a survey showing that 75 percent of high-net-worth clients are interested in digital assets.

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Signals Further Listing Reforms, Eyes Tokenised ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

    Officials have outlined plans to further refine Hong Kong's listing rules and promote innovative products like tokenised ETFs.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong SFC Approves Asia's First Spot Solana ETF

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

    China Asset Management's spot Solana ETF has been approved to list on HKEX, expanding the city's regulated virtual asset offerings beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Asian Exchanges Crack Down on Corporate Crypto Hoarding – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

    Exchanges in Hong Kong, India, and Australia are reportedly blocking firms from becoming crypto-treasuries, citing rules against shell companies and speculative risks.

    Sanctions

    Multinational Sanctions Watchdog Publishes Details on DPRK Crypto Thefts

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

    A multinational report outlines how North Korea launders stolen crypto, naming specific facilitators and calling for tougher financial sector controls.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indonesia Issues Crypto Accounting Guidance to Boost Transparency

    By Editors | 22/10/2025

    OJK and the accountants' institute have launched a new framework to standardise reporting amid market growth reaching IDR 360 trillion.

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