Digital Assets

Stablecoins

Banks in Europe and Korea Launch Project Pangea for T+0 FX Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

The initiative aims to enable real-time, atomic settlement of foreign exchange trades using regulated stablecoins.

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.