Crypto / Digital Assets

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

    ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.

    Press Release

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 11/11/2025

    Regulation Asia held its 8th annual Awards ceremony on 10 November 2025. Here we announce the winners in each category.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    GFTN, Ripple Launch Global Digital Assets Training for Policymakers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

    The new global digital assets literacy initiative aims to strengthen regulatory capacity among central bankers and policymakers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

    ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Backs Stablecoin Project Involving Megabanks

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    Japan's FSA launches "Payment Innovation Project" to test joint issuance of stablecoins by Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC under existing laws.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS-led Project Mandala Enters Phase 2 to Automate Cross-border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

    The second phase will include new participants, test scalability, expand use cases, and explore programmable compliance for digital assets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

    A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Franklin Templeton Launches Tokenised Fund Under Hong Kong's New 'Fintech 2030' Plan

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    The launch is the first initiative under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s new five-year strategy to embed AI and blockchain in finance.

    AML / KYC

    Mining the Blockchain: Lessons from the Prince Group Laundering Case

    By Nathan Lynch | 10/11/2025

    The US DOJ’s case against Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodian-headquartered Prince Group, has provided a unique window into the role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering schemes.

    Enforcement

    FSC Korea Fines Upbit Operator Dunamu for AML Breaches

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    The fine follows the discovery of millions of customer due diligence and transaction restriction failures at Korea's largest crypto exchange.

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