CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Enforcement

AUSTRAC Fines Cointree for Late Suspicious Transaction Reports

By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2025

Crypto exchange penalised for failing to submit SMRs on time on four occasions. AUSTRAC CEO said timely reporting is critical.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Approves Launch of First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

With a USD 20 minimum investment, the Franklin Templeton tokenised money market fund aims to broaden access to a traditionally institutional asset class.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand to Issue Digital Investment Tokens in $150m Trial

By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025

Thailand is launching its first digital investment tokens in a $150m trial aimed at modernising fundraising and expanding access to retail investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NY Fed, BIS Explore Tokenisation for Central Bank Operations

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2025

Project Pine shows central banks can use tokenisation, smart contracts for nimble monetary policy in a digital future.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK Seeks Authority Over Won-Based Stablecoin Issuance

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

Bank of Korea seeks the power to approve won-based stablecoins to protect monetary policy and ensure financial stability.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Securities Firms to Offer Investment Tokens

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025

The SEC is considering exempting securities firms from certain digital asset business license requirements to enable them to offer investment tokens.

Sanctions

Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Require Crypto Exchanges to Enforce Withdrawal Delays

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2025

Enforcing a delay before customers can withdraw virtual assets is expected to reduce losses from voice phishing incidents

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation Can Boost Adoption of Carbon Markets: GDF

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

New GDF report examines the role of tokenisation and blockchain technology in transforming voluntary carbon markets.