Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Forms New Board to Oversee Digital Asset Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2025

The new body under the securities regulator is tasked with developing a legal framework and policies for the digital assets sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea Stablecoin Bill Delayed Due to FSC-BOK Disagreement

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

South Korea misses legislative deadline for stablecoin framework as central bank and financial regulator clash over bank equity mandates and oversight.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australian Fintechs to Pilot Tokenised Asset-Backed Securities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

A consortium of fintech firms will pilot a tokenised AUD 250 million asset-backed security under the RBA's Project Acacia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Cracks Down on Tax Evasion Linked to Virtual Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

India has intensified its crackdown on undisclosed crypto income, uncovering major tax evasion, tightening reporting rules, and expanding AML oversight of virtual asset platforms.

AML / KYC

FATF Praises AML Reforms in New Mutual Evaluation Report for Malaysia

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

Malaysia is praised for post-1MDB reforms but must now increase convictions and strengthen sanctions under a three-year action plan.

Enforcement

Experts Urge Overhaul of Risk-Based Approach, AML Enforcement

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

At the Basel AML Index launch, speakers from the Wolfsberg Group and ECB called for better enforcement and a more proportionate risk-based approach.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea's Upbit Raises Cold Storage Ratio to 99pc After Hack

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The country's largest crypto exchange is moving nearly all customer assets offline in response to a major security breach and tightening regulatory scrutiny.

Securities / Derivatives

Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Publishes Final Working Group Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The plans would bring crypto-assets under the securities law framework, introducing an insider trading ban and stricter rules for firms.