CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Consults on New Return Templates for Reporting Cryptoassets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2025

HKMA said the revised return templates will help guide system developments of banks as they prepare to implement the BCBS standard.

Crypto / Digital Assets

JVCEA Makes Multi-factor Authentication Mandatory for Members

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

The measure comes after a spate of unauthorised transactions in securities accounts this year, highlighting a need to strengthen login security.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Custodian Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

The SEC is proposing to ease capital rules for digital asset custodians, while strengthening client asset safeguarding rules.

AML / KYC

HK Customs Working With HKU to Develop Crypto Tracing Tool

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Cabinet Approves New Electronic Securities Bill

By Editors | 16/06/2025

The bill will make the entire securities trading process electronic, from recording and transferring data to collateral management.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation to Transform Collateral Management in Cleared Derivatives: FIA

By Editors | 15/06/2025

FIA says regulators should clarify whether the capital relief applicable for traditional assets is the same for tokenised assets used as collateral.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ant International Eyes Stablecoin Licence in Hong Kong – Report

By Editors | 14/06/2025

Ant International seeking stablecoin licences in Hong Kong, Singapore and Luxembourg. Hangzhou-based Ant Digital also seeking HK licence.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan FSC Considers Extending Transition Period for New Crypto Law

By Manesh Samtani | 14/06/2025

The draft Virtual Asset Services Law proposed in March will be submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers for consideration by the end of June.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2025

Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.