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    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Flags Divergent Rules for Stablecoin Yields in Hong Kong, Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new paper from the Financial Stability Institute highlights a regulatory split in Asia on crypto platforms offering interest-like returns.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Japanese Megabanks Detail US Wind-Down Strategies in Living Wills

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    The plans, released by US regulators, outline how each firm’s American operations would be resolved under a multiple-point-of-entry strategy.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine SEC to Launch Blockchain Platform for Corporate Filings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    The SEC has released draft rules for a new platform that will give blockchain-signed digital documents the same legal force as notarised papers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC Plans Rule Overhaul to Bolster Investor Protection, Curb Risk

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    The SEC is set to grant minority shareholders greater voting powers, tighten rules on short selling, and align ESG disclosure with global standards.

    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.

    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.

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