Digital Assets

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

    Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

    Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Taiwan Proposes Allowing Securities Firms as Custodians for Managed Futures

    By Editors | 30/12/2025

    The move aims to increase choice and promote business development in a custody market currently served only by banks.

    CBDCs

    China to Make Digital Yuan Interest-Bearing in Major Overhaul

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

    New rules reclassify the e-CNY as a commercial bank deposit, subjecting it to reserve requirements and deposit insurance from 2026.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

    By Editors | 28/12/2025

    Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

    Cryptocurrency

    Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

    Stablecoins

    Chinese Academics Propose Stablecoin Pilots in Free Trade Zones

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    A policy proposal suggests using ring-fenced sandboxes in Qianhai and Hainan to test stablecoins for cross-border trade settlement.

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