Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Considers Allowing Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Retail Investors

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2025

Thailand’s SEC is also considering allowing firms with strong credit ratings to issue stablecoins backed by corporate bonds

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK FCA Commits to Relaxing Rules to Drive Economic Growth

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/01/2025

FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi said the regulator will make growth will be a fundamental pillar of its strategy through to 2030

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam to Introduce Regulatory Sandbox for Crypto, Fintech

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

The sandbox will allow testing of business models in areas such as cryptocurrency trading and digital asset management

Crypto / Digital Assets

Donald Trump Has Been Sworn in as US President

By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2025

Executive orders were signed to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and to delay enforcement of the TikTok ban

Crypto / Digital Assets

Illicit Activity in Crypto is Decreasing, TRM Labs Finds

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/01/2025

Illicit activity in crypto decreased in 2024 as a proportion of total transactions, but ransomware, fraud, and sanctions related threats continue to persist

Enforcement

Upbit Facing Potential Business Restrictions for AML Noncompliance

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2025

South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is facing restrictions on conducting business with new customers for up to three months

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Unveils Scheme to Drive Digital Bond Issuance in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/01/2025

The three schemes enhance tokenisation, promote green financing, and support companies raising capital in Singapore’s bond market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Extends ‘Swift Licensing Process’ to New VATP Applicants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

The SFC released a circular detailing the new licensing process as well as inspection findings identifying deficiencies in VATP systems and processes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia to Develop New Policy for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to formulate a digital finance policy, which will be placed before the Cabinet for further deliberation.