Digital Assets

Stablecoins

Koscom to Test Stablecoin Settlement for Security Tokens

By Editors | 19/07/2025

The KRX subsidiary will run a proof-of-concept to prepare capital market infrastructure for digital currency-based atomic settlement.

Cryptocurrency

Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

By Editors | 18/07/2025

Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.

Tokenisation

ChinaAMC Launches World's First Tokenised Renminbi Fund in Hong Kong

By Editors | 18/07/2025

ChinaAMC has rolled out RMB and USD tokenised money funds, positioning them as yield-generating tools for anticipated stablecoins under new city rules.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Publishes Regulatory Priorities for 2025-26

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

AUSTRAC has outlined its 2025-26 priorities, saying it will focus on bringing 'Tranche 2' professions into the regulatory net and cracking down on crypto and cash risks.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong SFC Eases Rules for Visiting Financial Professionals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

The SFC has extended the permissible activity period for licensed itinerant professionals from 30 to 45 days each calendar year to attract overseas talent.

Cryptocurrency

Coins.ph, HashKey Launch Philippines-Hong Kong Crypto Corridor

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

This will enable faster, more secure, and compliant movement of funds for individuals and institutions across the two markets.

Cryptocurrency

CMB International Securities Gets Hong Kong Virtual Asset Licence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

CMB International Securities says it is the first Chinese bank-affiliated broker to gain approval for virtual asset trading in Hong Kong.

Cryptocurrency

Korea to Lift Venture Capital Restrictions On Crypto Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

The move reverses a controversial 2018 policy, allowing crypto exchanges and brokers to qualify for government support and tax benefits.

Emerging Prudential Risks

New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.