Digital Assets

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Mumbai Court Remands Ex-Bank of India Officer in Fraud Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The court cited need for deeper probe into alleged misappropriation of customer funds and links to gambling, crypto trading.

    Cryptocurrency

    Taiwan FSC Permits, Caps Fund Investment in Bitcoin ETFs

    By Mark Johnston | 31/10/2025

    Regulator limits Bitcoin ETF holdings to five percent of NAV for multi-asset and funds of funds, details other asset caps.

    Tokenisation

    BIS Official Urges Global Governance to Steer Tokenisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

    Central banks must lay legal and regulatory foundations for digital assets to prevent fragmentation and uphold trust, says BIS Asia chief Tao Zhang.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    China Jails Five in CNY 1.2 Billion Crypto Foreign Exchange Case

    By Editors | 30/10/2025

    The Beijing court ruling underscores a national crackdown on the use of stablecoins to bypass China's strict capital controls.

    CBDCs

    Hong Kong Expands Retail Use of Digital Yuan in Cross-Border Push

    By Editors | 30/10/2025

    The move brings the e-CNY to hundreds of convenience stores and vending machines, with BOCHK handling currency conversion.

    Stablecoins

    ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules, Classes Stablecoins as Financial Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

    ASIC has updated its guidance to confirm that many digital assets require a financial services licence, while providing a transitional no-action period until 2026.

    Stablecoins

    China Reaffirms Crypto Ban, Warns on Stablecoin Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The PBOC will continue its crackdown on virtual currencies and monitor overseas stablecoins while launching new e-CNY infrastructure.

    Stablecoins

    Bank of Korea Publishes Analysis of Won Stablecoin Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The BOK's new white paper outlines major risks to financial stability and proposes a strict, bank-centric regulatory framework ahead of planned legislation.

    Trading & Investment

    PBOC to Resume Bond Trading, Reaffirms Loose Policy

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

    The move to resume bond trading ends a nearly year-long pause aimed at curbing market risks, while the bank also vows to promote yuan internationalisation.

    CBDCs

    Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

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