Digital Assets

    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.

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Commences Trading in Spot Solana ETF

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The ETF saw HKD 11.39 million in first-day trading volume. The US market also saw the successful launch of three new spot crypto ETFs on the same day.

    Trading & Investment

    Fintech and Regulation to Create Two-Tier Securities Sector: Fitch

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    A Fitch Ratings report finds that technology-backed global platforms and bank-affiliated firms are set to win as traditional domestic brokers face mounting pressure.

    Capital Adequacy

    HKMA Consults on Updated Guidance to Incorporate Crypto Capital Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A consultation has been launched on a revised Supervisory Policy Manual that introduces a specific prudential treatment for cryptoassets.

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