Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Lawmakers Push for Draft Stablecoin Law by 10 December

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

The ruling party sets a deadline for the draft legislation, though regulators and lawmakers remain divided on whether to allow fintechs to issue tokens.

AML / KYC

Philippines Probes Crypto Laundering in Flood Control Corruption Case

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

Officials say illicit funds are being moved offshore via stablecoins, as an inter-agency task force works to recover assets from the corruption scandal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Kyrgyzstan Launches Gold-Backed Digital Dollar USDKG

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

Kyrgyzstan launches USDKG, a fully gold-backed digital asset issued under state oversight, marking a major step in its regulated blockchain strategy.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Issued Stern Warning to Upbit Over Crypto Hack

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

The regulator signalled it would take strong measures in response to the $30 million theft at Upbit linked to North Korean actors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Post Bank to Pilot Tokenised Deposit Settlements for Real Estate

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

The major lender will partner with DeCurret DCP and Shinoken Group to automate rent payments and property transactions using DCJPY ahead of a planned 2026 rollout.

Capital / Liquidity

IADI Targets E-Money, Crisis Management in 2026 Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

A key focus is on digital finance, including research addressing the treatment of e-money and its implications for financial stability.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korean Lawmakers Advance Security Token Legislation

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

The legislation will establish the legal basis for security token offerings (STOs), setting the stage for a competitive race among firms seeking to launch new trading platforms.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Updates Complaints Data Rules to Cover BNPL, Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

ASIC has updated its mandatory internal dispute resolution data reporting handbook, adding new categories for emerging financial products and enhancing data validation.

Enforcement

Crypto 'Nesting' Case Exposes Gaps in Global AML Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

A European fraud investigation has revealed how nested crypto exchanges and complex offshore structures can obscure illicit funds, presenting challenges for regulators.