Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Official Outlines Vision for Virtual Asset Development

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

Christopher Hui outlines Hong Kong’s vision for virtual asset development, emphasising security, innovation, and a multi-pronged strategy for growth.

Stablecoins

Stablecoin Law Sparks Mainland Interest in Using Hong Kong as Tokenisation Hub

By Editors | 05/06/2025

Citic Securities forecasts that Hong Kong’s stablecoin legalisation will help mainland firms push their initiatives forward and attract a tokenisation boom.

Anti-Money Laundering

Crypto ATMs in the Crosshairs, as Australia Targets Laundering, Scams and Terrorism

By Nathan Lynch | 04/06/2025

Nathan Lynch explores how Australian authorities are responding to the criminal threats associated with crypto ATMs, which proliferated during the pandemic.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AUSTRAC Cracks Down on Crypto ATM Operators

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

AUSTRAC has imposed an A$5,000 transaction limit on cash deposits and withdrawals and other measures.

Cryptocurrency

Pakistan to Regulate Crypto with New Regulatory Authority

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

The government plans to launch a national Bitcoin wallet and has established a new body to regulate cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency

South Korea Election Result Signals Potential Shift in Policy Landscape

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

Lee Jae-myung’s election win sparks hopes for crypto-friendly policies. Broader financial reforms also loom.

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.

Trading & Investment

Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank Partner to Ease Foreign Investment

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank collaborate to streamline foreigner onboarding, aiming to boost investment in Sri Lankan capital markets.