Crypto / Digital Assets

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

AML / KYC

How HUMINT is Closing the Gaps in Financial Crime Cases

By Nathan Lynch | 16/10/2025

In the complex world of financial crime investigations, banks and private companies are turning to “human intelligence” experts in an effort to crack their most challenging cases, writes Nathan Lynch.

Sanctions

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.