United States

Crypto / Digital Assets

NY Fed, BIS Explore Tokenisation for Central Bank Operations

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2025

Project Pine shows central banks can use tokenisation, smart contracts for nimble monetary policy in a digital future.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Asia Entities Facilitating Iran Oil Shipments to China

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

The sanctions include nine targets based in Hong Kong, three based in mainland China, and two based in Singapore.

Fintech / Regtech

SET, Nasdaq Expand Partnership to Modernise Capital Market

By Editors | 14/05/2025

SET said the expanded partnership is aimed at enhancing system-wide efficiency, transparency, and risk management.

Thailand Regulators Launch Education Programme for Finfluencers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2025

The programme will train and certify finfluencers in responsible communication practices, aiming to curb misinformation.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Securities Firms to Offer Investment Tokens

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025

The SEC is considering exempting securities firms from certain digital asset business license requirements to enable them to offer investment tokens.

Market Infrastructure

DFM and TWSE to Boost Cross-Border Capital Market Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

DFM and TWSE will explore opportunities to list financial products on each other’s markets, including ETFs and related equity products.

US Treasury to Launch Fast-Track Pilot for CFIUS Reviews

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2025

A new ‘Known Investor’ portal will streamline CFIUS reviews of investments from allied and partner countries.

ESG / Sustainability

US Pushes BCBS to Scale Back Climate Risk Task Force

By Editors | 11/05/2025

US regulators are advocating for the BCBS Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Risks to be downgraded to a working group.

Sanctions

Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.