Crypto / Digital Assets

    Sanctions

    Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Binance Secures Key Korea Approval After Two-Year Delay

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    KoFIU approved Binance's acquisition of local cryptocurrency exchange Gopax following its multi-billion dollar US settlement.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Launches BLOOM Initiative to Advance Settlement Capabilities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    Building on Project Orchid, the platform creates a unified digital settlement framework for seamless multi-currency transfer and tokenised asset redemption.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under Proposed New Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    The FSA plans to amend laws to give its securities watchdog new powers to investigate and penalise illicit trading.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Unveils Platform to Tokenise Financial Assets Using CBDC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    The new Unified Markets Interface (UMI) architecture aims to modernise India’s markets through blockchain-based settlement and greater efficiency.

    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.

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