Taiwan Enacts Landmark Virtual Asset Service Act

The new law introduces a full licensing regime for VASPs, strict rules for stablecoin issuers including a ban on yields, and heavy penalties for market manipulation.

Editors

01 Jul 2026•3 min read

FATF Calls for Greater Oversight of Social Media in Terrorist Financing

New report finds most jurisdictions are failing to cover risks from payment-enabled platforms, urging a clarification of regulatory scope.

Manesh Samtani

29 Jun 2026•3 min read

Australia Extends Crypto Licensing Deadline, Widens Compliance Pathways

ASIC has given digital asset firms an additional three months to apply for a licence and has expanded the available pathways to compliance.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

26 Jun 2026•3 min read

ASIC to Extend Crypto Licensing Deadline to September, Widen Scope

ASIC will extend the crypto licensing deadline to September, giving the industry more time before a compliance crackdown.

Bradley Maclean

24 Jun 2026•7 min read

US Targets Scam Networks With New Sanctions, Rulemaking

The US has sanctioned individuals and entities linked to the Prince Group and proposed new rules to close circumvention loopholes used by the Huione Group.

Manesh Samtani

24 Jun 2026•4 min read

HKMA Sets 24-Month Roadmap for AI in Financial Crime Fight

The HKMA has told financial institutions to deliver measurable results from using AI in AML/CFT within two years.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

23 Jun 2026•3 min read

FATF Adds Iraq to Grey List, Approves Reports on DeFi and Hawala

The FATF concluded its plenary, appointing a new Vice-President from India and flagging new AML risks.

Manesh Samtani

22 Jun 2026•4 min read

Hong Kong to Launch Onshore China Bond Futures on 3 August

The new five-year CGB futures contract will provide offshore investors with a new tool for managing CNY interest rate risk.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

21 Jun 2026•4 min read