Cryptocurrency

Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

26/12/2025

Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines House Passes Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy

26/12/2025

The measure grants the central bank powers to examine accounts in corruption cases, aligning with international AML standards.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India to Curb UPI Payment Features Over Fraud Concerns

26/12/2025

India's NPCI is set to limit the 'Collect' and 'Autopay' functions to combat fraud and misleading charges.

Reporting & Disclosures

Philippines Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting in Phased Rollout

26/12/2025

The SEC has adopted PFRS S1 and S2, setting a tiered timeline for mandatory disclosure and external assurance for listed and large private firms.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia OJK and KSEI Integrate Investment Product Licensing System

26/12/2025

Regulators launched a unified digital system to streamline product registration, enhance data quality, and strengthen risk-based supervision.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India Seeks Global Asset Freeze in Alleged INR 50 bn Forex Fraud

26/12/2025

Authorities have issued an Interpol notice and are coordinating with the FBI and Europol in a probe into unauthorised trading platform OctaFX.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Jails Former Zhongzhi Executives in Landmark Shadow Banking Case

26/12/2025

Executives of the bankrupt conglomerate have been jailed, highlighting Beijing's crackdown on risks within the country's shadow banking sector.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Defers Implementation of Tighter Cheque Clearing Rules

26/12/2025

The RBI has deferred a plan to impose a three-hour deadline for cheque processing, citing banks' operational needs

Custody & Infrastructure

Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

26/12/2025

Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.