Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Annual Report Flags Slowdown in G20 Reforms, Uneven Crypto Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

FSB says implementation gaps in crypto and stablecoin rules create arbitrage risks, while progress on broader post-crisis reforms has slowed.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia's Hostplus Considers Offering Crypto Option to Pension Investors

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

One of Australia’s largest pension funds is exploring a crypto investment option for members, subject to regulatory and consumer protection frameworks.

Sanctions

US Faces Scrutiny Over Handling of Prince Group Crypto Seizure

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Victim advocates raise concerns over the restitution process as the US DOJ rejects claims and the legitimacy of the case is challenged.

Trending

Stablecoin Adoption in Capital Markets Hinges on Regulatory Clarity

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Industry leaders highlight the need for regulatory convergence and robust interoperability standards to safely integrate stablecoins as a settlement asset for tokenised securities.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Treasury Details Five-Pillar Agenda to Tackle Productivity Slump

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

A new government submission details a multi-pronged strategy, including significant financial sector and digital reforms, to address Australia’s productivity weaknesses.

AML / KYC

Philippines Proposes AML Revision Bill Targeting Digital Assets, Online Gaming

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

New bill seeks to significantly strengthen the Philippines' AML framework, expanding its scope to VASPs and online gambling, and granting powerful new tools to the FIU.

Sanctions

EU Study Calls for New Global Rules to Address Organised Crime Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

European Parliament report urges the FATF to tackle illicit finance from state-linked criminal groups, highlighting gaps in international law.

AML / KYC

Global Raid Shuts 373,000 Dark Web Sites Run From China

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Chinese national allegedly ran a network offering fraudulent cybercrime services and taking payments in Bitcoin, prompting a 23-country crackdown.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Seeks Bank-Level Powers to Supervise Crypto Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The FSS has proposed direct sanctioning powers and stricter operational rules for virtual asset firms in a submission to parliament.