CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

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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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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand SEC Waives Fees on ESG Bonds and Digital Tokens Issuance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

    The SEC has waived application and filing fees for three years to promote ESG finance and support the country’s creative sector.

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    Enforcement

    Hong Kong ICAC Charges Former Bank RM Over Fake Credit Letters

    By Editors | 09/06/2025

    The former bank relationship manager allegedly accepted $470,000 worth of Tether as a bribe to authenticate fake standby L/Cs and collateral letters.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Taiwan Crypto Exchange BitoPro Suffers $11.5m Hack

    By Editors | 08/06/2025

    The FSC’s Securities and Futures Bureau said Bito Group, the operator of BitoPro, must absorb the financial loss and cannot pass it on to users.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Issues Clarification on DTSP Regulatory Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

    Existing licensed firms are not impacted by the new rules, which target firms that exclusively serve overseas clients from Singapore.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Official Outlines Vision for Virtual Asset Development

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

    Christopher Hui outlines Hong Kong’s vision for virtual asset development, emphasising security, innovation, and a multi-pronged strategy for growth.

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