Categories: ASIA
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
ASIA #ASIA #FIAT
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 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
ASIA #ASIA #BLOCKCHAIN #REGULATION
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
ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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
ASIA #ASIA #ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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
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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