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US Proposes New AML and Sanctions Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2026

The US Treasury has issued a proposed rule that would bring certain stablecoin issuers under a federal regulatory framework.

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Japan's FSA Publishes New Cybersecurity Framework for Crypto Exchanges

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

The policy introduces a three-tiered approach of self-help, mutual assistance, and public support to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

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Indonesia’s OJK Issues Social Media Governance Guidelines for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

The new framework urges commercial banks to implement formal risk management and governance policies for their social media activities.

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ASIC Ramps Up Action Against AI-Powered Investment Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

ASIC has removed a record number of scam websites, warning that artificial intelligence is making fraudulent investment schemes more convincing and harder to spot.

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MAS to Review GIRO Payment System Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The review follows recent erroneous deductions and will consider new user-set limits, enhanced transaction monitoring, and stricter due diligence on billers.

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China Directs Banks to Adopt Blockchain for Credit and Tax Data Sharing

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

Chinese regulators have ordered banks to use blockchain and privacy computing to improve lending for small businesses by standardising data sharing.

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Japan FSA Backs Interbank Settlement Trial Using Tokenised Deposits

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

FSA will support a proof-of-concept testing on-chain settlement models for tokenised deposits involving multiple banks.

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Singapore’s AI Ambitions Clash with Cloud Hesitancy

By Bradley Maclean | 08/04/2026

A private roundtable of senior AML leaders revealed that despite regulatory encouragement, internal cultural and technical barriers are impacting AI adoption in Singapore.

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Sri Lanka Launches National QR Adoption Drive, Scraps Merchant Fees

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The government has removed service fees for LankaQR transactions under LKR 5,000 and enabled P2P payments to drive digital adoption and formalise the economy.