CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Fintech / Regtech

US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Help Combat Foreign Scam Farms

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

New bill seeks to authorise private actors to target foreign cybercriminals, raising implications for global financial regulation and enforcement.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India’s CBDT Reportedly Engaging Industry on Crypto Tax Reform

By Editors | 29/08/2025

India’s tax authority is consulting with crypto firms on easing punitive rules amid offshore migration and declining market liquidity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Draft Virtual Asset Law Awaiting Review in Taiwan Legislative Body

By Editors | 28/08/2025

The draft law will establish binding requirements for digital-asset operators and stablecoin issuers. One bank is exploring TWD stablecoin issuance.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

By Editors | 27/08/2025

Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam to Formalise Capital and Transparency Rules for Crypto Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

The Law on Digital Technology Industry and a draft finance ministry resolution set out requirements that take effect from early 2026.

AML / KYC

FATF Flags Rising Terror Finance Risks via Crypto, Social Media

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

FATF president flags growing use of virtual assets and social media for terror financing, calls for stronger global implementation of CFT rules.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Calls on Regulators to Crack Down on 'Tokenised Stocks'

By Editors | 26/08/2025

The WFE is calling on global regulators to address blockchain-based tokens mimicking equities, citing new risks and market integrity threats.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine SEC Flags More Unregistered Crypto Platforms Targeting Filipinos

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The regulator cautioned investors over risks of fraud, data misuse, and loss of funds from unlicensed crypto platforms.