Digital Assets

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions DPRK-Linked IT Worker Network Over Weapons Funding

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

OFAC announced sanctions targeting a North Korean IT worker network and associated entities for financing illicit arms development via crypto transactions.

Stablecoins

Draft Virtual Asset Law Awaiting Review in Taiwan Legislative Body

By Editors | 28/08/2025

The draft law will establish binding requirements for digital-asset operators and stablecoin issuers. One bank is exploring TWD stablecoin issuance.

Cybersecurity

ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

Stablecoins

Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

By Editors | 27/08/2025

Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam to Formalise Capital and Transparency Rules for Crypto Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

The Law on Digital Technology Industry and a draft finance ministry resolution set out requirements that take effect from early 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Flags Rising Terror Finance Risks via Crypto, Social Media

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

FATF president flags growing use of virtual assets and social media for terror financing, calls for stronger global implementation of CFT rules.

Tokenisation

WFE Calls on Regulators to Crack Down on 'Tokenised Stocks'

By Editors | 26/08/2025

The WFE is calling on global regulators to address blockchain-based tokens mimicking equities, citing new risks and market integrity threats.

Cryptocurrency

Philippine SEC Flags More Unregistered Crypto Platforms Targeting Filipinos

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The regulator cautioned investors over risks of fraud, data misuse, and loss of funds from unlicensed crypto platforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Prosecutors Charge 14 in Crypto Laundering Case

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

Prosecutors have charged individuals linked to the CoinW and BitShine exchanges in Taiwan's largest-ever crypto laundering and fraud case.