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Sanctions

Indian Authorities Arrest Co-founder of Crypto Exchange Garantex

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025

The arrest was made at the request of US authorities, who have charged Aleksej Besciokov for conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate sanctions.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Unveils ESG Tax Incentives to Stimulate Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025

The SET will meanwhile start consultations on a new long-term savings and investment scheme modelled after Japan’s NISA.

Big Picture

NIST Highlights Need for “Crypto Agility” in Face of Quantum Threats

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025

The report highlights slow algorithm transitions, risks of quantum computing, and the need for modular cryptographic systems.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Plans Voluntary Carbon Trading Market by 2027

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2025

Thailand plans to launch a voluntary carbon market with a 15 percent offset limit in 2027, aiming for a comprehensive trading system by 2030.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Adds Stablecoins to List of Approved Cryptocurrencies

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2025

The move means token issuers and ICO portals can accept USDC and USDT for digital token investment transactions.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine Fund Managers Step Closer to Bond Repos

By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2025

Fund managers in the Philippines are a step closer to being able to participate in government securities repo transactions.

AML / KYC

US, EU Authorities Shut Down Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2025

The takedown operation came after the EU sanctioned Garantex, prompting Tether to block wallets on the platform holding more than $26mn.

Enforcement

US Charges Chinese Nationals for Involvement in Cyberattacks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2025

Among the 12 Chinese nationals indicted are two government officers working for the Ministry of Public Security.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Postpones Plans to Introduce Short-selling

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

OJK is also considering easing share buyback rules to counter a sharp decline in the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index.