Digital Assets

CBDCs

China's Digital Currency Projects Surge, mBridge Tops $55B

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2026

The cross-border payment platform has seen a 2,500-fold value increase, as China introduces new regulations and interest-bearing features for its domestic e-CNY.

Cryptocurrency

Google to Block Unlicensed Foreign Crypto Apps in Korea

By Editors | 19/01/2026

New policy requires proof of local regulatory approval, putting access to major exchanges like Binance and OKX at risk.

Anti-Money Laundering

FIU-India Ramps Up AI-led AML Enforcement, Crypto Sector Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The FIU-IND expanded supervision across banks, markets and crypto platforms, using AI-led analytics to speed up investigations and strengthen cooperation with domestic and global agencies.

Tokenisation

South Korea Passes Legislation to Legalise Security Tokens

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

New laws, effective January 2027, will institutionalise security token offerings and open up fractional investment in non-traditional assets.

Tokenisation

HKU Green Paper Calls for Digital Revamp of Trade, Green Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

HKU Business School report outlines policy recommendations on digital trade finance, tokenisation, Web 3.0 regulation and AI.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Details Use of AI, Crypto-Tracing in New Anti-Graft Campaign

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

A state television series reveals how investigators are tracking officials' spending and using big data to uncover bribes paid in cryptocurrency.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Chief Outlines 2026 Agenda, Flags Gaps in Private Finance Data

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

IOSCO to focus on market resilience, fintech risks and targeted reporting increases for hedge funds and private finance.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bank of Thailand Seeking Powers to Regulate Online Gold Trading

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Thai authorities to impose trading caps on digital gold and enforce crypto travel rule to combat illicit financial flows.

Structural Regulation

Singapore to Advise Vietnam on Regulatory Framework for New Financial Hubs

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Singapore will share expertise on governance and risk management as Vietnam develops its dual-hub international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.