Digital Assets

Stablecoins

Singapore to Step Up Public Education on Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

As MAS finalises its new regulatory framework, Gan Kim Yong, said that SGD stablecoins pose no threat to monetary stability for now.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US, UK Target Cambodian Scam Networks with Sanctions, FinCEN Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The actions include a Section 311 rule against a money laundering concern and the largest-ever US forfeiture of bitcoin.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Senator Refiles Bill on Digital Asset Regulatory Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The proposed law would designate the BSP and the SEC as lead agencies for e-money and virtual assets, respectively.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF Warns Nonbank Growth Poses New Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The IMF's latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing bank-nonbank links and calls for enhanced supervision and liquidity management tools.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Lawmakers Eye Stablecoins Pegged to Offshore Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

A new LegCo special report has signalled intent by Hong Kong to seek Mainland China’s support for offshore CNY stablecoins.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea to Seize Crypto from ‘Cold Wallets’ in Tax Crackdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The National Tax Service will conduct home searches and use tracking software to confiscate offline crypto assets from tax delinquents.

Cryptocurrency

India Launches Crackdown on Crypto Tax Evasion via Binance

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

Tax authorities said some wealthy individuals used overseas remittances under RBI’s LRS framework to fund undeclared crypto trades on foreign exchanges such as Binance.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2025

The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

Tokenisation

Korean Lawmakers Launch Committee to Boost Stocks, Digital Assets

By Editors | 13/10/2025

The opposition People Power Party's new special committee will review policies on dividend tax, security tokens, and spot ETFs to make "KOSPI 5000" a practical goal.