Digital Assets

    Stablecoins

    Indonesia Crypto Industry Urges Regulators to Recognise Stablecoins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/08/2025

    Indonesian crypto players said recognising rupiah-based stablecoins as legal payment tools would boost cross-border trade and domestic investment.

    Cryptocurrency

    Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Establish National Bitcoin Reserve

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

    A new bill directs the BSP to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin over five years and hold it for two decades to diversify national assets.

    Stablecoins

    SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

    By Editors | 25/08/2025

    The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

    CBDCs

    Global Central Banks Advancing Work on Digital Assets: BIS

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2025

    The emergence of stablecoins and other cryptoassets is accelerating CBDC work for over a third of central banks globally, new BIS survey reveals.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Orders External AML Audit of Crypto Exchange Binance

    By Editors | 22/08/2025

    AUSTRAC cited serious concerns with Binance's AML controls, governance, and a lack of understanding of local Australian risks.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA to Create New Bureau for Crypto, Insurance, Asset Management

    By Editors | 22/08/2025

    The FSA plans to reorganise in 2026, creating a new body to oversee digital finance and crypto-assets alongside insurance and asset management.

    Stablecoins

    China State Council to Consider Roadmap for Yuan Stablecoin - Reports

    By Editors | 22/08/2025

    Top policymakers will consider a plan to authorise yuan-backed stablecoins. Hong Kong and Shanghai are positioned as potential implementation hubs.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

    The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.

    Tokenisation

    Busan Exchange to Export Blockchain City Model to Cambodia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    Bdan has partnered with Cambodia’s SERC to explore applying the Korean city’s blockchain model in Phnom Penh, covering tokenisation, cross-listings and fintech training.

    Tokenisation

    UDPN, G+D, GFT Back Commercial Bank Money Token Push

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    The three firms join the CBMT project as technical partners to enable secure, DLT-based business transactions.

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