Digital Assets

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US SEC Launches Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/02/2025

The unit will “root out those seeking to misuse innovation to harm investors and diminish confidence in new technologies”

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India Enforcement Directorate Seizes $190m Related to BitConnect Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/02/2025

The ED the f’s investigation revealed that the founder of BitConnect and his associates ran an unregistered, fraudulent investment scheme.

Payments & Settlements

China to Ramp Up Cooperation with Gulf States: PBOC Governor

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

Speaking in Saudi Arabia, the PBOC governor pledged cooperation on local currency settlement, payment systems, digital currency and AML.

Cryptocurrency

SFC Grants Virtual Asset Trading Platform Licence to Bullish

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

The SFC has granted Bullish a licence to operate as a VATP, making it the 10th licence applicant to receive this approval.

Cryptocurrency

SFC Unveils Roadmap for Achieving Virtual Assets Hub Ambitions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

The roadmap includes potentially allowing virtual asset derivatives, margin financing, and staking and lending services.

Anti-Money Laundering

Digital Currency Exchanges on Notice Amid AUSTRAC Compliance Blitz

By Nathan Lynch | 20/02/2025

Crackdown from AUSTRAC could be just the tip of the iceberg for crypto exchanges, as some could also face follow-up enforcement action.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Police Publishes “Scam Script” Used to Lure Victims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/02/2025

The AFP published the scam script to promote an understanding of how romance scams are operated and greater vigilance by the public.

Stablecoins

Standard Chartered Forms JV to Issue HKD-Backed Stablecoin

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/02/2025

Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT will apply for HKMA licence to issue the first Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin.

Tokenisation

Thai Government Plans Launch of First Tokenised Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2025

The pilot issuance will allow retail investors to participate in trading tokenised government bonds through securities firms.