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    India Mandates Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Payments from 15 July

    By Editors | 02/07/2025

    The National Payments Corporation of India will require banks to implement an auto-reversal system for failed transactions by mid-July.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BOK Pauses Retail CBDC Pilot as Banks Push Into Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

    BOK will halt its 100,000-user pilot, citing high costs and a government-backed push for private sector stablecoins.

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    AML / KYC

    RBI Tightens Rules for Aadhaar Payment Operators to Curb Fraud

    By Editors | 01/07/2025

    New rules mandate stricter due diligence and ongoing risk monitoring for AePS touchpoint operators to protect customers from fraud.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    India’s Finance Ministry, RBI Agree to Scale Up Unified Lending Interface

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

    The new digital public infrastructure is aimed at transforming credit delivery through seamless data integration and real-time access.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Securities Depository Unveils Testbed Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

    KSD plans to transition the testbed into a fully operational platform in tandem with the upcoming security token legislation.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore’s Sheng Siong Tightens $TM Safeguards Over ML Concerns

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

    Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly exploiting the supermarket chain’s $TM system as part of a money laundering operation.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FATF Calls on Jurisdictions to Bolster Efforts on Crypto Supervision

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

    FATF issued its latest progress report on the implementation of AML/CFT measures for virtual assets and a best practice paper for Travel Rule implementation.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Issue Second Policy on Digital Assets Development

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

    The new policy statement introduces the “LEAP” framework, building on the first policy statement issued in October 2022.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Stablecoins Fall Short of Sound Money Principles: BIS

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

    However, a “tokenised unified ledger” can enhance efficiency and unlock new possibilities in cross-border payments, securities markets and beyond.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, ABS Launch Entity to Govern Singapore’s Payment Schemes

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

    The new not-for-profit entity, formed by MAS and several D-SIBs, will transition to full operational readiness by end-2026.

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