Cryptocurrency

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Prosecutors Charge 14 in Crypto Laundering Case

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

Prosecutors have charged individuals linked to the CoinW and BitShine exchanges in Taiwan's largest-ever crypto laundering and fraud case.

Stablecoins

Indonesia Crypto Industry Urges Regulators to Recognise Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/08/2025

Indonesian crypto players said recognising rupiah-based stablecoins as legal payment tools would boost cross-border trade and domestic investment.

Cryptocurrency

Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Establish National Bitcoin Reserve

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

A new bill directs the BSP to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin over five years and hold it for two decades to diversify national assets.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Orders External AML Audit of Crypto Exchange Binance

By Editors | 22/08/2025

AUSTRAC cited serious concerns with Binance's AML controls, governance, and a lack of understanding of local Australian risks.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA to Create New Bureau for Crypto, Insurance, Asset Management

By Editors | 22/08/2025

The FSA plans to reorganise in 2026, creating a new body to oversee digital finance and crypto-assets alongside insurance and asset management.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.

Stablecoins

Japan Approves Stablecoin Issuer as Funds Transfer Service Provider

By Editors | 21/08/2025

Japanese fintech JPYC Inc has become the first company to obtain a licence under Japan's revised Payment Services Act to issue a regulated JPY-pegged stablecoin.

Cryptocurrency

Korean Regulators Halt New Crypto Lending Services Amid Risk Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The FSC and FSS have ordered crypto exchanges to stop offering new virtual asset loans until formal guidelines to protect users are established.

Stablecoins

FSC Korea to Unveil Bill for KRW Stablecoin in October - Report

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The FSC will introduce a government bill outlining issuance and management rules, accelerating the country's digital asset legislation.