CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    AML / KYC

    New Report Details Crypto's Role in Chinese Underground Banking

    By Editors | 13/08/2025

    A new report details how Chinese underground networks use cryptocurrency to launder funds for North Korean hackers, cartels, and Triads.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BNM Paper Proposes Hybrid Shariah Framework for Modern Money

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    The exploratory academic paper on the nature of money was widely misinterpreted by crypto-focused news outlets as a central bank endorsement of specific private digital assets.

    Trending

    South Korea's Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to US Fraud Charges

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    The plea from the South Korean national follows the USD 40 billion collapse of his Singapore-based firm’s algorithmic stablecoin in 2022.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Financial Giants Execute First Fully On-Chain US Treasury Repo Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    The transaction used tokenised US Treasuries and USDC for atomic settlement, demonstrating the potential for 24/7 capital markets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Pakistan Taps Japan's Soramitsu for Digital Currency Pilot

    By Editors | 13/08/2025

    The central bank aims to boost financial inclusion and modernise payments with a pilot programme for a central bank digital currency.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea's KCMI Calls for Bond Reforms to Support Stablecoin Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

    KCMI report says a lack of short-term government bonds and restrictive laws are hindering plans for a local stablecoin.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Chinese Regulators Direct FIs to Stop Promoting Stablecoins - Reports

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    Regulators informally instruct brokers to cease research and seminars, citing concerns over fraud and market hype.

    Enforcement

    KoFIU Issues Warning Against Two Unregistered Crypto Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 11/08/2025

    KoFIU has referred KCEX and QXALX to law enforcement and warned registered firms to cease all transactions with them.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Malaysia’s Tokenised Asset Market Could Hit $43bn by 2030: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/08/2025

    A new report projects strong growth in Malaysia’s tokenised asset market and calls for a national effort to build a robust digital asset ecosystem.

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