CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Pivots from Public CBDC to Private Stablecoins

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The central bank has no plans for a public digital baht, shifting focus to wholesale applications and a sandbox for privately-issued stablecoins.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Selects KuCoin for Launch of Tokenised Government Bond

By Editors | 31/08/2025

The THB 5 billion initiative aims to democratise access to sovereign debt for retail investors, with KuCoin joining a government-approved consortium.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

By Editors | 30/08/2025

The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

Securities / Derivatives

Koscom Adds Seventh Partner for Korean Security Token Platform

By Editors | 30/08/2025

The collaboration aims to build standardised market infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing stability for the developing security token ecosystem.

AML / KYC

Korea to Expand Bank Liability for Voice Phishing Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

New rules will force FIs to compensate victims even in cases where the victim was deceived into transferring the funds themselves.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Former PBOC Chief Pushes Back Against Yuan Stablecoin Proposals

By Editors | 29/08/2025

Former PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan has warned against the speculative risks and limited utility of stablecoins for China.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Capital Gains

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

This makes Thailand one of the first countries in the world to set clear tax rules for digital asset trading, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CFTC Clarifies Rules to Woo Crypto Firms Back Onshore

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

The advisory reaffirms a long-standing framework for foreign boards of trade (FBOTs), a move the CFTC says creates a path back to the US for offshore crypto platforms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Approves First Crypto Sandbox Pilot Participant

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

Basal Pay, a blockchain-based crypto-to-fiat platform, is the first regulated digital asset payment programme for foreign visitors in Vietnam.