CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC to Shift Focus to Outcomes Rather Than Compliance

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

    AUSTRAC will shift its regulatory focus to outcomes and harms, targeting industry sectors where risks are poorly managed, said CEO Brendan Thomas.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea’s FSC Charts Path to Approve Spot Crypto ETFs by Late 2025

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The FSC informed a government committee that it will prepare measures for introducing virtual asset spot ETFs in Korea.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Crypto Exchanges to List Own Tokens

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2025

    The SEC proposes to permit crypto exchanges to list tokens issued by themselves or their affiliates, subject to enhanced disclosure and monitoring requirements.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Examining Potential for Yuan-Backed Stablecoin

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

    Christopher Hui said risks must be studied, taking into consideration the Mainland’s monetary policy direction and yuan internationalisation roadmap.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    South Korea Moves Closer to Stablecoin Legalisation with BOK Support

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

    Lee Chang-yong says a won stablecoin is “necessary”, but continues to warn that it could end up increasing demand for USD-based stablecoins.

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    Big Picture

    Report Urges Swift Action to Cement Hong Kong’s Status as Web3 Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2025

    New report by Web3 Harbour and PwC outlines several key enablers for Hong Kong to become a global financial centre for Web3 and digital assets.

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    AML / KYC

    FATF Calls for Stronger Global Response to Proliferation Financing Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2025

    New FATF report calls for global action to prevent the misuse of financial channels, including crypto, to bypass UN sanctions and fund weapons programmes.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam, UAE to Launch Blockchain-based Digital Finance Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

    Entities from both countries have signed a wide-ranging agreement to modernise payments, settlements and data capabilities in Vietnam.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSC Korea to Investigate Fees Charged by Crypto Exchanges

    By Editors | 20/06/2025

    FSC to scrutinise cryptocurrency exchange fees, seeking to lower trading costs in line with President Lee Jae-myung’s agenda.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea FSS Considers Inspections of Korbit Over Trading Suspension

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    The FSS is said to be investigating the cause of a 12-hour trading and services suspension at crypto exchange Korbit.

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