Crypto / Digital Assets

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

    Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

    ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Singapore to Step Up Public Education on Stablecoins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

    As MAS finalises its new regulatory framework, Gan Kim Yong, said that SGD stablecoins pose no threat to monetary stability for now.

    AML / KYC

    How HUMINT is Closing the Gaps in Financial Crime Cases

    By Nathan Lynch | 16/10/2025

    In the complex world of financial crime investigations, banks and private companies are turning to “human intelligence” experts in an effort to crack their most challenging cases, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Sanctions

    US, UK Target Cambodian Scam Networks with Sanctions, FinCEN Rule

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The actions include a Section 311 rule against a money laundering concern and the largest-ever US forfeiture of bitcoin.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippines Senator Refiles Bill on Digital Asset Regulatory Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    The proposed law would designate the BSP and the SEC as lead agencies for e-money and virtual assets, respectively.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IMF Warns Nonbank Growth Poses New Financial Stability Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The IMF's latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing bank-nonbank links and calls for enhanced supervision and liquidity management tools.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Lawmakers Eye Stablecoins Pegged to Offshore Yuan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

    A new LegCo special report has signalled intent by Hong Kong to seek Mainland China’s support for offshore CNY stablecoins.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea to Seize Crypto from ‘Cold Wallets’ in Tax Crackdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

    The National Tax Service will conduct home searches and use tracking software to confiscate offline crypto assets from tax delinquents.

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