Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysian Royal Launches First Ringgit-backed Stablecoin

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

RMJDT, issued by Bullish Aim on the Zetrix national blockchain, aims to boost cross-border ringgit use and attract foreign investment, marking a major step in Malaysia’s digital asset and Web3 strategy.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Gujarat Police Crackdown on Cyber Fraud Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Gujarat has rolled out Operation Mule Hunt, a state-level push to track scams from account operators to masterminds.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Expand ABS and REIT Markets into Strategic Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

Regulators plan to expand asset securitisation into new sectors like data assets and green energy, while strengthening oversight and risk management.

Sanctions

FinCEN Fines Paxful $3.5m for "Egregious" and "Wilful" AML Failures

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

The peer-to-peer crypto platform had "egregious" AML failures, enabling transactions linked to North Korea, ransomware, and terrorist financing.

Enforcement

CBA Pays Record Penalty for Breaching Consumer Data Right Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The penalty comes after CBA failed to enable data sharing for some business accounts, forcing customers to use less secure workarounds.

Market Infrastructure

China Consults on Draft Mandatory Data Security Risk Assessment Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

New draft measures mandate annual assessments for handlers of "important data" and look to standardise risk reporting across industries.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches PaRRVA Framework to Verify Performance Claims, Tackle Finfluencers

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

The new SEBI-backed verification agency aims to curb misleading claims from finfluencers and provide investors with independently verified performance data.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIFMA Urges Caution on APAC T+1 Shift, Citing Major Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

A new industry paper highlights significant FX, operational and regulatory hurdles, calling for collaboration before any move to a shorter settlement cycle.

Enforcement

Australia Examines Misuse of AI and Exam Cheating by Auditors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

Government officials are reviewing Deloitte's contracts and questioning KPMG over AI's role in exam cheating that was not reported to ASIC.