Digital Assets

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Help Combat Foreign Scam Farms

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New bill seeks to authorise private actors to target foreign cybercriminals, raising implications for global financial regulation and enforcement.

    Cryptocurrency

    India’s CBDT Reportedly Engaging Industry on Crypto Tax Reform

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    India’s tax authority is consulting with crypto firms on easing punitive rules amid offshore migration and declining market liquidity.

    Trading & Investment

    FSA Japan Proposes Expanding NISA to Minors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    Japan’s financial regulator plans to lower the age threshold for tax-free stock investment accounts and broaden eligible products.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions DPRK-Linked IT Worker Network Over Weapons Funding

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    OFAC announced sanctions targeting a North Korean IT worker network and associated entities for financing illicit arms development via crypto transactions.

    Stablecoins

    Draft Virtual Asset Law Awaiting Review in Taiwan Legislative Body

    By Editors | 28/08/2025

    The draft law will establish binding requirements for digital-asset operators and stablecoin issuers. One bank is exploring TWD stablecoin issuance.

    Cybersecurity

    ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

    In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

    Stablecoins

    Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam to Formalise Capital and Transparency Rules for Crypto Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

    The Law on Digital Technology Industry and a draft finance ministry resolution set out requirements that take effect from early 2026.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Flags Rising Terror Finance Risks via Crypto, Social Media

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

    FATF president flags growing use of virtual assets and social media for terror financing, calls for stronger global implementation of CFT rules.

    Tokenisation

    WFE Calls on Regulators to Crack Down on 'Tokenised Stocks'

    By Editors | 26/08/2025

    The WFE is calling on global regulators to address blockchain-based tokens mimicking equities, citing new risks and market integrity threats.

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