Digital Assets

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea, Oman Sign Pact to Combat Illicit Finance and Crypto Crime

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The agreement between the two nations' FIUs aims to enhance information sharing on money laundering and terrorist financing.

    Cryptocurrency

    Australia Court Orders Winding Up of Crypto Firms Over A$59m Unlicensed Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The Federal Court found the firms operated an unregistered managed investment scheme and acted without a licence.

    Stablecoins

    Japan's SBI Holdings to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2 2026

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    The stablecoin will be structured as a “Type 3 Electronic Payment Instrument”, which means it will not be subject to a cap on domestic remittances and fund balances.

    Tokenisation

    Malaysia's CIMB to Pilot Tokenised Sukuk Under Regulator Programme

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    The bank will join a pilot led by the securities regulator and sovereign wealth fund Khazanah, aiming to build a regulated digital asset ecosystem.

    Tokenisation

    StanChart Launches Tokenised Deposits Under HK, Singapore Initiatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    The solution for multi-currency, 24/7 liquidity management was launched under the HKMA's Project Ensemble and MAS's Project Guardian initiatives.

    Cryptocurrency

    UK Unveils Crypto Rules, Challenging APAC Hubs for Global Dominance

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    The new regime creates a formal pathway for global firms to enter the UK, positioning London against centres like Singapore and Hong Kong.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX CEO Outlines Planned Reforms for Asia Connectivity Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    Bonnie Chan details plans for new products, technology upgrades, and a review of the listing framework to bolster Hong Kong's role.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

    Stablecoins

    Japan FSA Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin, Crypto Intermediaries and Custody

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

    Draft rules create a new intermediary licence, introduce a self-trust option for asset custody, and set detailed conduct rules.

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