Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vanuatu Rolls Out Crypto Licensing Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The VFSC has launched a new licensing regime for VASPs, mandating compliance with global AML/CFT standards.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB Calls for Overhaul of Global Financial Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

    The FSB chair has warned G20 leaders that non-bank finance, weak reforms and slow cross-border payment progress pose growing stability risks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSC Korea Plans Organisational Review to Bolster Crypto Oversight

    By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

    FSC study will explore options for optimising its structure to enhance its oversight of virtual assets and capital markets, and better manage other national priorities.

    Sanctions

    Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

    By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

    ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Taiwan FSC Concludes That RWA Tokenisation is Technically Feasible

    By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

    The FSC is now establishing a new digital assets committee to focus on RWA tokenisation and stablecoins, while also initiating work to form an RWA token trading platform.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OMFIF Report: Flawed Basel Rules Hinder Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    A global working group calls on regulators to abandon prescriptive architectural rules for blockchain and instead adopt a 'function over form' approach.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IMF Report: CBDC Competitive Impact Hinges on Market Structures

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    New paper offers a framework for central banks, finding a CBDC's effect varies from high in unregulated markets to limited where public payment systems exist.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BCBS Finalises Third-Party Risk Rules, Expedites Crypto Standard Review

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The BCBS has approved final principles for third-party risk management and will fast-track a review of the cryptoasset standard.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    AMINA Bank Secures Hong Kong Licence for Institutional Crypto Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    AMINA Bank is the first international banking group to secure authorisation in Hong Kong to offer regulated crypto trading and custody to professional investors.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japanese Asset Managers Consider Crypto Funds Amid Regulatory Thaw - Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    Six major firms including Nomura and SBI are exploring crypto investment trusts, contingent on key tax and legal reforms.

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