Citigroup Considers Stablecoin Services | Live Crypto Updates | Aug. 15, 2025

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South Africa Moves to Regulate Cross-Border Crypto Flows

Instead of creating a broad exemption framework for cryptocurrency exchanges, the South African central bank plans to release a new framework later this year focused on cross-border crypto asset transfers. Key Details of Proposed Framework South Africa is taking significant steps towards regulating cryptocurrency transactions, as highlighted by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s recent statements. Rather…

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Hong Kong’s SFC sets new custody standards for crypto trading platforms

Key Takeaways Hong Kong’s SFC há introduced new standards to enhance the custody of virtual assets for licensed trading platforms. The guidance mandates stronger wallet infrastructure, access controls, and management oversight to address global security risks. Share this article Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a circular to all licensed virtual asset…

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OFAC Targets Kyrgyz Crypto Firms Over Russian Stablecoin Activity

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has added several Kyrgyzstan-based companies to its sanctions list over their involvement with a ruble-backed stablecoin called A7A5. Authorities accuse the firms, including A7 LLC, Old Vector, and subsidiaries like A7 Agent, of helping Russia sidestep economic restrictions tied to its war in Ukraine. These companies were…

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Dunamu and MB Bank to Launch Vietnam’s First Licensed Crypto Exchange

South Korea’s Dunamu, operator of Upbit, is partnering with Vietnam’s state-controlled MB Bank to launch the country’s first licensed crypto exchange. The move follows new legislation legalizing digital assets in Vietnam. Vietnam Set to Open First Domestic Crypto Exchange with Dunamu–MB Bank Deal Vietnam is preparing to debut its first domestic cryptocurrency exchange through a…

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