CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Amendments to Reclassify Crypto Expected in 2026

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The change would make trading in crypto based on insider information illegal, as is the case with stocks and other financial products.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Circumvention Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

A China-based motor manufacturer and a Hong Kong-based ship operator were included in the sanctions.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Puts Crypto ATM Providers on Notice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025

AUSTRAC said it will take action against crypto ATM providers that don’t comply with Australia’s AML regime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Launches G-Token Initiative to Attract Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

The initiative will involve transforming government bond assets into so-called G-Tokens and allowing access for retail investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaints Against Crypto Firms OKX and XT.COM

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/03/2025

The SEC alleges that OKX and XT.COM promoted their platforms to Thai investors without proper authorisation, in violation of the Digital Asset Act.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Approves Launch of “World’s First” Tokenised Money Market ETF

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2025

HashKey and Bosera said the new ETFs will provide investors an instrument that “balances traditional stability with the agility and flexibility of digital assets”.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Relaxes Rules to Allow Tokenisation of Carbon Credits

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2025

Digital asset businesses can provide services for carbon credits, RECs, and carbon allowances in a “ready-to-use digital token format”

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Consults on Adoption of BCBS Crypto Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/03/2025

MAS seeks feedback on eligible reserve assets for unbacked cryptocurrencies, and proposes that AT1 and T2 capital instruments issued to retail investors shouldn’t count as regulatory capital.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan’s FSC Releases Draft Law to Govern VASPs

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/03/2025

The Virtual Asset Service Act covers VASP licensing and operational requirements, stablecoin issuance, and penalties for non-compliance.