Crypto / Digital Assets

AML / KYC

Singapore Court Jails Ex-Citibank Banker in $3b Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2025

Wang Qiming has been jailed for forging documents and aiding illicit fund movements linked to Singapore’s largest money-laundering case.

AML / KYC

Thailand Freezes Cambodian Assets, Minister Resigns Amid Scam Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2025

Thailand’s AMLO has frozen over THB 70 million in assets, while the deputy finance minister has resigned following allegations of receiving illicit crypto payments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Forms 9-Nation Alliance to Dismantle Financial Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

The 'Breaking Chains' operation will target virtual asset fraud and voice phishing syndicates based in Southeast Asia, with Interpol also participating.

Fintech / Regtech

FSB Warns of Stability Risks in Multi-Jurisdiction Stablecoin Models

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

Issuers operating across borders create liquidity mismatches and regulatory arbitrage risks, highlighting the need for strong cross-border supervisory cooperation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

StanChart HK to Launch Crypto ETF Trading in November

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

Standard Chartered’s move follows a survey showing that 75 percent of high-net-worth clients are interested in digital assets.

Sanctions

US, EU Broaden Russia Sanctions, Targeting Energy and Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

New measures target Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, with specific designations for Chinese oil refineries and a Hong Kong-based oil trader.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Signals Further Listing Reforms, Eyes Tokenised ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

Officials have outlined plans to further refine Hong Kong's listing rules and promote innovative products like tokenised ETFs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Approves Asia's First Spot Solana ETF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

China Asset Management's spot Solana ETF has been approved to list on HKEX, expanding the city's regulated virtual asset offerings beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Asian Exchanges Crack Down on Corporate Crypto Hoarding – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

Exchanges in Hong Kong, India, and Australia are reportedly blocking firms from becoming crypto-treasuries, citing rules against shell companies and speculative risks.