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Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Targets Money Laundering Risks in Crypto-Funded Real Estate Deals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

Four Japanese government agencies have issued a joint warning on the money laundering risks of using crypto in property transactions, demanding stricter controls.

Stablecoins

HKMA Warns of Unauthorised Stablecoins After Issuing First Licences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

The HKMA, along with new licensees HSBC and Anchorpoint, has warned of fraudulent tokens appearing just weeks after the first stablecoin licences were granted.

AI Risk & Governance

China Blocks Meta-Manus Deal Citing Tech Export and Security Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

Beijing has ordered the unwinding of the USD 2 billion acquisition, signalling a crackdown on Chinese tech firms moving offshore to avoid regulatory oversight.

Credit Risk

RBI Finalises Basel III Credit Risk Capital Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

Effective 1 April 2027, the new credit risk rules ease key thresholds for banks while strengthening due diligence and risk-weight frameworks.

Credit Risk

RBI Finalises Expected Credit Loss Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The new framework, effective from April 2027, moves to a forward-looking provisioning model while retaining the existing 90-day NPA norm.

Stablecoins

AMRO Urges Regulators to Look Beyond Reserves in Stablecoin Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

New paper from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office says focusing on reserves is not enough to protect users.

Market Data & Technology

ICMA Expands Bond Data Taxonomy to Support DLT and Complex Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

Version 2.0 of the BDT adds over 200 data fields to enhance automation and interoperability for both traditional and digital bonds.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Targets Crypto and Third-Country Evasion in Russia Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

The package imposes a total sectoral ban on providing crypto-asset services to or transacting with any Russian-established crypto provider.

DeFi & Web3

$290m Crypto Hack Reveals DeFi Governance and Contagion Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

An exploit attributed to North Korea triggered market contagion and a governance intervention, offering lessons for regulators on systemic risk.