Crypto / Digital Assets

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

By Editors | 18/07/2025

Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.

Securities / Derivatives

ChinaAMC Launches World's First Tokenised Renminbi Fund in Hong Kong

By Editors | 18/07/2025

ChinaAMC has rolled out RMB and USD tokenised money funds, positioning them as yield-generating tools for anticipated stablecoins under new city rules.

Enforcement

Korean Lawmaker Says Upbit Faces Potential Multi-Trillion Won Fine

By Editors | 18/07/2025

A senior lawmaker has urged the regulator to impose a fine on the country's top crypto exchange for millions of alleged KYC violations.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption

By Editors | 17/07/2025

ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Eases Rules for Visiting Financial Professionals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

The SFC has extended the permissible activity period for licensed itinerant professionals from 30 to 45 days each calendar year to attract overseas talent.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Coins.ph, HashKey Launch Philippines-Hong Kong Crypto Corridor

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

This will enable faster, more secure, and compliant movement of funds for individuals and institutions across the two markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CMB International Securities Gets Hong Kong Virtual Asset Licence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

CMB International Securities says it is the first Chinese bank-affiliated broker to gain approval for virtual asset trading in Hong Kong.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Lift Venture Capital Restrictions On Crypto Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

The move reverses a controversial 2018 policy, allowing crypto exchanges and brokers to qualify for government support and tax benefits.

Market Infrastructure

New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.