CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

AML / KYC

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine SEC Flags More Unregistered Crypto Platforms Targeting Filipinos

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The regulator cautioned investors over risks of fraud, data misuse, and loss of funds from unlicensed crypto platforms.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Prosecutors Charge 14 in Crypto Laundering Case

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

Prosecutors have charged individuals linked to the CoinW and BitShine exchanges in Taiwan's largest-ever crypto laundering and fraud case.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Crypto Industry Urges Regulators to Recognise Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/08/2025

Indonesian crypto players said recognising rupiah-based stablecoins as legal payment tools would boost cross-border trade and domestic investment.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Establish National Bitcoin Reserve

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

A new bill directs the BSP to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin over five years and hold it for two decades to diversify national assets.

Fintech / Regtech

SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

By Editors | 25/08/2025

The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

Fintech / Regtech

Global Central Banks Advancing Work on Digital Assets: BIS

By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2025

The emergence of stablecoins and other cryptoassets is accelerating CBDC work for over a third of central banks globally, new BIS survey reveals.