International

    Fintech / Regtech

    Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

    The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

    AML / KYC

    Balancing Act: FATF Walks Fine Line Between Crime-Fighting and Inclusion

    By Nathan Lynch | 18/08/2025

    Banks across the Asia-Pacific region need to strike a better balance between the complementary goals of financial crime-fighting and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.

    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.

    Sanctions

    Russian Universities Professionalise Sanctions Evasion Training: RUSI

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

    Academic institutions in Russia are now offering formal courses on how to circumvent international sanctions, using tools like cryptocurrencies.

    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.

    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.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Financial Giants Execute First Fully On-Chain US Treasury Repo Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    The transaction used tokenised US Treasuries and USDC for atomic settlement, demonstrating the potential for 24/7 capital markets.

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