Crypto / Digital Assets

AML / KYC

Report Alleges $1.5B Money Laundering Network Linked to Shinawatra Dynasty, KuCoin

By Editors | 18/09/2025

An investigation claims a criminal network connected to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and crypto firm KuCoin is moving illicit funds from Cambodian scam hubs.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

Fintech / Regtech

North Korean Hackers Use ChatGPT to Create Fake IDs for Phishing Attacks

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

A new report revealed that North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers used AI to forge a fake South Korean military ID in a phishing campaign.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Concludes Programmable Payments Pilot Under HKMA e-HKD Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

DBS’ pilot explored tokenised vouchers for ESG rewards, providing insights for the HKMA's potential CBDC framework.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Regulatory Framework Enhances Crypto Market Legitimacy

By Nathan Lynch | 17/09/2025

Hong Kong is ramping up its regulatory support for digital assets, positioning itself as a hub for stablecoins, while also addressing financial crime concerns.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong to Phase In Stablecoin Audit Rules Over 1-3 Years

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

AFRC chief warns that rushing detailed standards for the nascent industry could "kill" it, signalling a cautious approach.

Fintech / Regtech

China Funds Research Into Stablecoin Risks to Capital Controls, Yuan

By Editors | 15/09/2025

A state-backed foundation is funding studies on global stablecoins and cross-border monitoring, seeking policy recommendations on digital finance governance.

Fintech / Regtech

UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT Pilot Tokenised Fund in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The collaboration between UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT, aims to create an automated, institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenisation under regulated conditions.