Digital Assets

    Stablecoins

    Japan Set to Authorise First Yen-Backed Stablecoin - Reports

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The FSA is expected to approve JPYC's token this autumn, requiring full collateralisation and creating a potential new buyer for government bonds.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand to Launch Crypto Regulatory Sandbox for Tourist Payments in Q4

    By | 19/08/2025

    The programme requires tourists to use SEC and BOT-licenced firms for crypto-to-baht conversion, with strict KYC checks and spending limits.

    Tokenisation

    RBI Greenlights Blockchain-based Sandbox Solution for MSME Financing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    The platform, developed by IBDIC and its partners, promises to expand affordable credit access for lower-tier MSMEs.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Vietnam Police Charge Hahalolo Founder in Crypto Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    Nguyen Van Ha has been accused of masterminding the PaynetCoin scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of investors in Vietnam and abroad.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

    The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.

    Tokenisation

    KRX Issues Proposed Rules for New Security Token Market

    By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

    Strict new rules on issuer capital, lock-ups, and trading raise questions about whether any products will actually be listed.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Russian Universities Professionalise Sanctions Evasion Training: RUSI

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

    Academic institutions in Russia are now offering formal courses on how to circumvent international sanctions, using tools like cryptocurrencies.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    SFC Imposes Stricter Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The SFC has mandated new custody standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms, citing global security failures and inadequacies found in local reviews.

    Credit Risk

    Korea FSS Gets New Governor Following Two Month Vacancy

    By Editors | 15/08/2025

    Lee Chan-jin, the new FSS governor, will prioritise shareholder rights, resolving real estate risks, and a zero-tolerance policy on market abuse.

    AI Risk & Governance

    New Zealand FMA Set to Issue Guidance on AI, Tokenisation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The FMA is developing principles for AI use and a discussion paper on tokenisation to foster responsible innovation.

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