CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia: Four Arrested Over Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Scheme

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

    Security company used armoured cash transport services and other legitimate businesses to mix illicit and legitimate funds before converting them into crypto.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Proposes Measures to Prevent Use of Misleading Business Names

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

    SFC proposes to expand the list of restricted words and phrases that cannot be used by unlicensed firms in their business names.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bitget and Bybit Consider Move Away from Singapore: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

    Both firms, which operate in Singapore without a full licence, are considering reassigning staff to Dubai or Hong Kong.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Approves Sony Bank PoC to Test DeFi Services Model

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/06/2025

    The project will explore whether automated market makers on public blockchains can comply with Japanese KYC and AML rules.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Tightens Crypto Rules to Safeguard Investor Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/06/2025

    Japan’s revised Payment Services Act empowers authorities to issue a “domestic custody order” to failing foreign crypto exchanges.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    First PHP Stablecoin Advances Past Regulatory Sandbox Pilot

    By Editors | 11/06/2025

    Philippine fintech Coins.ph said PHPC is exiting the regulatory sandbox and is now positioned for broader adoption across multiple use cases.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Pushes Forward Work on Digital Asset Basic Act

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2025

    The Act will introduce business conduct and internal control standards for crypto firms as well as licensing and capital requirements for stablecoins.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong’s New Stablecoin Law to Commence Operation on 1 August

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

    The stablecoin ordinance passed in May will take effect on 1 August, subject to negative vetting of the legislative notice.

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    AML / KYC

    Beijing Issues Framework for Liquidating Seized Crypto vis Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2025

    Under the framework, third-party agencies will be appointed to sell seized crypto assets through licensed platforms in Hong Kong.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SEC Philippines Finalises Regulatory Framework for Crypto Industry

    By Mark Johnston | 09/06/2025

    SEC mandates registration and licensing for crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to enhance consumer protection and combat fraud.

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