Crypto / Digital Assets

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Unveils Payments Roadmap Targeting DLT and Informal Economy

By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

The central bank has outlined a new multi-year strategy to upgrade existing payment systems and embrace emerging financial technologies.

Enforcement

UK Convicts Chinese National in Record Bitcoin Laundering Case

By Editors | 02/10/2025

The conviction follows a seven-year probe and the seizure of 61,000 bitcoin, highlighting cross-border cooperation on cryptocrime and complex asset recovery questions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Regulators Update Rules for Crypto Intermediaries

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

New rules allow licensed firms to offer staking services and use off-platform trading desks, while relaxing some requirements for professional investors.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA to Develop Rules for Using Tokenised Assets as Derivatives Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

The move aims to boost market liquidity during stress by enabling the use of assets like tokenised money market funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Banks, FMIs Trial AI and Blockchain to Streamline Corporate Actions

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

A 24-member group including Swift, DTCC, and UBS is testing a Chainlink-powered system to create a single, verifiable source of truth for corporate action data.

Crypto / Digital Assets

New AML Law to Require Crypto Firms to Register in Sri Lanka

By Editors | 30/09/2025

The CBSL will bring virtual asset service providers under its Financial Intelligence Unit to combat money laundering and prepare for a global review.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Chairman Outlines Planned Reforms to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

KRX Chairman Jeong Eun-bo has outlined plans to tighten trading rules, boost shareholder value and extend trading hours.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Proposes to Widen 'Institutional Investor' Definition to Cover Crypto Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

Proposed amendments would also expand the definition of 'investments' to include digital tokens and indirect holdings for investor classification.

Fintech / Regtech

Yuan Stablecoin Debut is Part of China’s Broader Strategic Ambition - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

The launch of a yuan stablecoin in Kazakhstan is part of a broader, state-backed strategy to internationalise the currency and challenge dollar dominance in digital finance, project executives say.