International

Fintech / Regtech

Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

AML / KYC

Balancing Act: FATF Walks Fine Line Between Crime-Fighting and Inclusion

By Nathan Lynch | 18/08/2025

Banks across the Asia-Pacific region need to strike a better balance between the complementary goals of financial crime-fighting and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.

Sanctions

Russian Universities Professionalise Sanctions Evasion Training: RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

Academic institutions in Russia are now offering formal courses on how to circumvent international sanctions, using tools like cryptocurrencies.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore's MetaComp Executes FX Payment Using Carbon Stablecoin

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The MAS-licensed firm facilitated a same-day EUR to CNH payment using a stablecoin backed by certified carbon credits.

AML / KYC

BIS Proposes 'Compliance Score' Framework for Crypto AML

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The approach would leverage public blockchain data to assess illicit financing risks and place a 'duty of care' on crypto off-ramps.

AML / KYC

New Report Details Crypto's Role in Chinese Underground Banking

By Editors | 13/08/2025

A new report details how Chinese underground networks use cryptocurrency to launder funds for North Korean hackers, cartels, and Triads.