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MINAX and MOVA Public Chain Announce Strategic Partnership to Power a New RWA-on-Chain Ecosystem for Global Brands
On August 29, during Bitcoin Asia 2025 in Hong Kong, MINAX Global Brand Exchange and the MOVA public chain announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the tokenization, issuance, and secondary trading of brand-based Real-World Assets (RWA). The collaboration aims to provide new momentum for the digital transformation of global brand assets.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Penalizes Banks for AML Violations
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has imposed fines on three banks for breaches of anti-money laundering regulations, emphasizing the need for effective transaction monitoring systems.
IOTA Advocates for Flexible AML/CTF Reforms in Australia
IOTA Foundation supports AUSTRAC's proposed AML/CTF reforms, emphasizing a flexible, risk-based compliance approach to foster innovation while maintaining financial safeguards.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Penalizes China CITIC Bank for AML Violations
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has fined China CITIC Bank International Limited HK$4 million for breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance.
HKMA Imposes Penalty on WeChat Pay Hong Kong for AML Failures
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has fined WeChat Pay Hong Kong Limited HK$875,000 for contravening anti-money laundering regulations.
HKMA Imposes HK$10 Million Fine on DBS Bank (Hong Kong) for AML Failures
HKMA has imposed a HK$10 million penalty on DBS Bank (Hong Kong) for breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance.
Animoca Brands Partners with Blockpass to Enhance Web3 Security and Compliance
Animoca Brands aligns with Blockpass in a strategic partnership to bolster Web3 security, aiming to set new standards in user verification and regulatory compliance.
Joint Sanctions by U.S., UK, Australia Target Hamas's Crypto Financing Networks
The U.S., UK, and Australia have imposed a fifth round of sanctions targeting Hamas's cryptocurrency transfer networks, aiming to disrupt the financial infrastructure that supports terrorist activities in Gaza.
EBA Issues Updated Guidelines for Crypto Asset Service Providers
The European Banking Authority (EBA) extends Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing measures to include crypto firms, aiming to harmonize regulatory approaches and mitigate financial crime risks in the EU.
CFTC Report Underscores DeFi Risks and Calls for Action
The CFTC report on DeFi underscores significant risks to the U.S. financial system, national security, and consumer protection, emphasizing the need for increased understanding, regulation, and collaboration in the sector.