Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSC Korea Reports Suspects for Virtual Asset Price Manipulation

By Mark Johnston | 07/11/2025

Regulator details the alleged use of high-value trades and automated programmes to inflate virtual asset prices.