Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Australia Extends Crypto Licensing Deadline, Widens Compliance Pathways

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2026

ASIC has given digital asset firms an additional three months to apply for a licence and has expanded the available pathways to compliance.

Stablecoins

Toss Bank Partners Solana Foundation on Stablecoin Remittances

By Editors | 26/06/2026

The internet bank will test blockchain-based payments for its 15 million customers, part of a wider trend of regulated digital currency adoption in Asia.

Stablecoins

SBI, Ripple, Circle Advance Stablecoin Initiatives in Japan

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

SBI Holdings launched a yen stablecoin, Ripple introduced its dollar coin RLUSD, and Nomura is partnering with Circle.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Uncovers $300M Crypto Laundering Ring with Official Links

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2026

A probe into illegal mining has revealed a vast network tied to Chinese capital, US fraud cases, and corruption within state agencies.

Cryptocurrency

ESMA Orders Unauthorised Crypto Firms to Cease Operations

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

Unauthorised firms are instructed to implement wind-down plans and communicate with their clients about the termination of services.

PEPs & Sanctions

CoinEx Named as Primary Sanctions Exit Route for Iranian Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Seychelles-based crypto exchange CoinEx allegedly facilitated USD 3.84 billion in transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities.

CBDCs

EU Lawmakers Advance Digital Euro, Setting Stage for Final Talks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

The move aims to bolster monetary sovereignty and sets a global precedent for CBDC design, privacy, and financial stability safeguards.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam Sets 'Controlled' Pilot for Crypto Market, Restricts Domestic Access

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2026

The framework prioritises attracting foreign capital and meeting international AML standards, while initially limiting participation for local investors and banning derivatives.

CBDCs

Korea Pushes Deposit Token Project Towards Commercialisation

By Editors | 25/06/2026

BOK's expanded pilot is creating pressure on banks, which face new compliance and technology investment requirements.