Cryptocurrency

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka to Start Registering Crypto Firms Ahead of FATF Review

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 24/07/2025

The move, driven by an upcoming FATF evaluation, will require VASP registration, but the CBSL stresses it is not legalisation.

Cryptocurrency

Korea FSS Directs ETFs to Cut Crypto Stock Exposure

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

The FSS has told asset managers to limit holdings in firms like Coinbase and MicroStrategy, citing a 2017 policy.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK OFSI Publishes Threat Assessment on Crypto Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

The report finds that crypto firms are likely under-reporting sanctions breaches and remain vulnerable to illicit flows from designated entities in Russia, North Korea and Iran.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

OJK to Impose 'Fit and Proper' Tests on Fintech and Crypto Leaders

By Editors | 23/07/2025

The new regulation, effective from 1 October 2025, aims to strengthen governance and integrity for key personnel at digital asset firms.

Custody & Infrastructure

Thailand SEC Proposes Broader Auditor Oversight for Digital Asset Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

The SEC seeks to apply consistent auditing standards to all digital asset firms holding client assets beyond exchanges and brokers.

Cryptocurrency

Malaysia SC Defends Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

By Editors | 22/07/2025

The SC has clarified its collaborative approach with BNM, highlighting existing rules and robust enforcement against illicit activities.

Cryptocurrency

SEC Thailand Consults on New Rules for ICO Portals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

Thailand's SEC proposes removing the three-month re-test rule for investors but plans to introduce mandatory, biennial suitability assessments for initial coin offerings.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan FSC Fines Three Crypto Firms for AML Breaches

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The firms were penalised for inadequate CDD, failure to file STRs, and improper handling of high-risk clients, raising red flags over AML controls in the tech sector.

Cryptocurrency

Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

By Editors | 18/07/2025

Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.