Categories: ASIA

South Korea stablecoin framework stalls as regulators split over banks’ role

South Korea stablecoin framework stalls as regulators split over banks’ role

The development of a stablecoin framework in South Korea is facing delays due to disagreements among regulators and the Bank of Korea regarding the role of banks in issuing…

11/26/2025 1 min read

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Grab deepens stablecoin push with StraitsX Web3 wallet and settlements

Grab deepens stablecoin push with StraitsX Web3 wallet and settlements

Grab, a prominent Southeast Asian super app, has solidified its commitment to stablecoins through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with StraitsX. This partnership marks a…

11/18/2025 1 min read

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UBS and Ant bet on blockchain to break bottleneck in global treasury flows

UBS and Ant bet on blockchain to break bottleneck in global treasury flows

UBS and Ant International are set to conduct a significant blockchain pilot in Singapore, focusing on tokenized deposits aimed at enhancing real-time cross-border payments and…

11/17/2025 1 min read

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U.S. DOJ Pursues North Korea's Illicit Money Machine, Seizes More Crypto

U.S. DOJ Pursues North Korea's Illicit Money Machine, Seizes More Crypto

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has made significant strides in combating North Korea's illicit financial activities by securing multiple criminal convictions and seizing…

11/14/2025 1 min read

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China State-Backed Hackers Used AI To Launch First Massive Cyberattack: Anthropic

China State-Backed Hackers Used AI To Launch First Massive Cyberattack: Anthropic

A recent report has revealed that Chinese state-backed hackers utilized the Claude Code system developed by Anthropic to conduct significant cyber intrusions. This operation…

11/13/2025 1 min read

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Singapore to Roll Out Stablecoin Regulations, Expand CBDC Trials

Singapore to Roll Out Stablecoin Regulations, Expand CBDC Trials

Singapore is set to implement regulations related to stablecoins and expand trials for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This initiative comes as tokenization becomes…

11/13/2025 1 min read

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Singapore warns unregulated stablecoins pose systemic risk as new rules near

Singapore warns unregulated stablecoins pose systemic risk as new rules near

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a warning regarding unregulated stablecoins, highlighting their potential to pose systemic risks. As Singapore moves forward…

11/13/2025 1 min read

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