Cryptocurrency

Tokenisation

Thai SEC Consults on Fine-tuning Norms for G-Tokens

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The SEC proposes to waive licence requirements for digital asset brokers, exchanges, dealers, and securities firms handling G-Tokens.

Structural Regulation

Thai Finance Minister Pledges to Ease Investment Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

Thailand seeks to loosen investment restrictions imposed on insurers and funds, while also promoting a more facilitative environment for digital assets.

Cryptocurrency

MAS Tightens Grip on Crypto Firms Serving Overseas Clients

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

MAS finalises rules imposing strict licensing and compliance standards on Singapore-based digital token service providers serving overseas investors.

Anti-Money Laundering

ASIC Sues Former Blockchain Global Director Over ACX Exchange Collapse

By Editors | 01/06/2025

ASIC sues ex-Blockchain Global director over alleged mismanagement leading to ACX Exchange collapse and A$20mn in customer losses.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand to Block Crypto Platforms Under New Tech Crime Law

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The action follows the enactment of a new law which provides regulators powers to block unauthorised digital assets platforms.

Cryptocurrency

Pakistan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve, Allocate Power for Mining

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The government aims to integrate digital assets into its financial strategy and establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, inspired by US policy.

Anti-Money Laundering

Chinese Underground Banking Key to Global Crime – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Chinese underground banking networks facilitate North Korean hacking, drug cartels, and sanctions evasion, says TRM Labs report.

Anti-Money Laundering

Interpol Issues First Two Silver Notices at India’s Request

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025

India secured two Interpol Silver Notices, one to trace assets in a visa fraud case and the other for a crypto scam case.

Capital Adequacy

Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.