Digital Assets

Structural Regulation

Singapore and Vietnam Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

Regulators will collaborate on capital markets, digital assets, cross-border payment connectivity, and fintech growth.

Cryptocurrency

GDF Warns ASIC Against Overregulating Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2025

ASIC should create a dedicated regulatory framework instead of primarily lifting from existing requirements, GDF says.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indian Authorities Arrest Co-founder of Crypto Exchange Garantex

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025

The arrest was made at the request of US authorities, who have charged Aleksej Besciokov for conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate sanctions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Geopolitics Seen as Biggest Driver of Derivatives Market Activity – FIA

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025

FIA President Walt Lukken said economics is taking a back seat to politics in terms of what will drive the derivatives markets.

Cryptocurrency

Korea to Accelerate 2nd Phase Regulations on Digital Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance has prompted Korea to accelerate its virtual asset policies. It is also examining policy around crypto ETFs.

Anti-Money Laundering

Cambodian Central Bank Revokes Huione Pay’s Banking Licence

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

Huione Pay is the banking arm of Huione Group, which allegedly facilitated $24bn in illicit transactions including through Telegram.

Cryptocurrency

Japan’s Cabinet Approves Bill to Ease Crypto Regulations

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

The bill establishes a new category for crypto intermediaries and enhances flexibility in stablecoin reserve management, among other things.

Cryptocurrency

SGX to List Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in H2 2025

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2025

The new contracts, which are pending regulatory approval, will be available only to institutional clients and professional investors.

Cryptocurrency

Japanese Lawmakers Move to Lower Tax on Crypto Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

Draft bill proposes to reduce the capital gains tax on crypto transactions, including cryptocurrency derivatives.