Digital Assets

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong, UAE Firms in Iran 'Shadow Banking' Crackdown

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The action targets a network using front companies and cryptocurrency to launder oil proceeds for Iran's military, heightening secondary sanctions risks.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Regulatory Framework Enhances Crypto Market Legitimacy

By Nathan Lynch | 17/09/2025

Hong Kong is ramping up its regulatory support for digital assets, positioning itself as a hub for stablecoins, while also addressing financial crime concerns.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong to Phase In Stablecoin Audit Rules Over 1-3 Years

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

AFRC chief warns that rushing detailed standards for the nascent industry could "kill" it, signalling a cautious approach.

Stablecoins

China Funds Research Into Stablecoin Risks to Capital Controls, Yuan

By Editors | 15/09/2025

A state-backed foundation is funding studies on global stablecoins and cross-border monitoring, seeking policy recommendations on digital finance governance.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBA, APRA Detail Plans for Building 'Anti-Fragility' into Financial System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

RBA and APRA officials have outlined their approaches to bolster resilience against geopolitical and technological risks faced by the financial sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Family Offices Face Rising Cost, Compliance Hurdles

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

The fallout from the 2023 money laundering case has driven up costs and compliance hurdles for single family offices, prompting the ultra-rich to explore other banking alternatives.

Cloud & Infrastructure

GLEIF Appoints Toppan Edge as Japan's First vLEI Issuer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2025

GLEIF says the appointment of Toppan Edge will enable the issuance of secure digital identities to Japanese firms for use in global trade and finance.

Tokenisation

UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT Pilot Tokenised Fund in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The collaboration between UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT, aims to create an automated, institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenisation under regulated conditions.

Cryptocurrency

Korean Crypto Exchanges and KCMI Launch Policy Research Group

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

The new body, formed by exchange alliance DAXA and the Korea Capital Market Institute, aims to provide analysis to support digital asset regulation.