Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins

Japan Set to Authorise First Yen-Backed Stablecoin - Reports

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The FSA is expected to approve JPYC's token this autumn, requiring full collateralisation and creating a potential new buyer for government bonds.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand to Launch Crypto Regulatory Sandbox for Tourist Payments in Q4

By | 19/08/2025

The programme requires tourists to use SEC and BOT-licenced firms for crypto-to-baht conversion, with strict KYC checks and spending limits.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam Police Charge Hahalolo Founder in Crypto Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

Nguyen Van Ha has been accused of masterminding the PaynetCoin scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of investors in Vietnam and abroad.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.

PEPs & Sanctions

Russian Universities Professionalise Sanctions Evasion Training: RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

Academic institutions in Russia are now offering formal courses on how to circumvent international sanctions, using tools like cryptocurrencies.

Credit Risk

Korea FSS Gets New Governor Following Two Month Vacancy

By Editors | 15/08/2025

Lee Chan-jin, the new FSS governor, will prioritise shareholder rights, resolving real estate risks, and a zero-tolerance policy on market abuse.

Cryptocurrency

Korea's Dunamu to Help Launch Vietnam's First Regulated Crypto Exchange

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The operator of Upbit has partnered with a state-controlled Vietnamese bank as the country moves to pilot regulated digital asset trading.

Anti-Money Laundering

BIS Proposes 'Compliance Score' Framework for Crypto AML

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The approach would leverage public blockchain data to assess illicit financing risks and place a 'duty of care' on crypto off-ramps.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Sanctions Two Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation for EU Measures

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The move bans Chinese entities from dealing with the two banks and follows EU sanctions on two Chinese lenders over Russia-related activities.