Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Set to Authorise First Yen-Backed Stablecoin - Reports

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The FSA is expected to approve JPYC's token this autumn, requiring full collateralisation and creating a potential new buyer for government bonds.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam Police Charge Hahalolo Founder in Crypto Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    Nguyen Van Ha has been accused of masterminding the PaynetCoin scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of investors in Vietnam and abroad.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

    The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Imposes Stricter Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The SFC has mandated new custody standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms, citing global security failures and inadequacies found in local reviews.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New Zealand FMA Set to Issue Guidance on AI, Tokenisation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The FMA is developing principles for AI use and a discussion paper on tokenisation to foster responsible innovation.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA, SFC Issue Warning Against Speculation Amid Stablecoin Hype

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The HKMA and SFC have cautioned investors against irrational decisions based on speculation over stablecoin licensing, stressing a high bar for approval.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore's MetaComp Executes FX Payment Using Carbon Stablecoin

    By Editors | 14/08/2025

    The MAS-licensed firm facilitated a same-day EUR to CNH payment using a stablecoin backed by certified carbon credits.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea's Dunamu to Help Launch Vietnam's First Regulated Crypto Exchange

    By Editors | 14/08/2025

    The operator of Upbit has partnered with a state-controlled Vietnamese bank as the country moves to pilot regulated digital asset trading.

    AML / KYC

    BIS Proposes 'Compliance Score' Framework for Crypto AML

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

    The approach would leverage public blockchain data to assess illicit financing risks and place a 'duty of care' on crypto off-ramps.

    AML / KYC

    New Report Details Crypto's Role in Chinese Underground Banking

    By Editors | 13/08/2025

    A new report details how Chinese underground networks use cryptocurrency to launder funds for North Korean hackers, cartels, and Triads.

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