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POLICY & REGULATIONBank of Korea plans forex law amendment to cover stablecoin payments
The Bank of Korea says it will draft a Foreign Exchange Transactions Act amendment with the government this year to regulate stablecoins as a means of payment, as a wider crypto law and a 2027 tax near.
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Bank of Thailand seeks feedback on draft rules for baht stablecoins
The Bank of Thailand has released a consultation paper proposing 1:1 deposit backing for baht-denominated stablecoins and a ban on issuers paying interest or offering returns.
POLICY & REGULATIONRussia's central bank holds key rate at 14% as inflation risks persist
The Bank of Russia kept its key rate at 14%, citing high inflation expectations and war-related supply pressures, while slightly raising its full-year inflation forecast.
POLICY & REGULATIONRiksbank urges Sweden to revisit e-krona as stablecoins and digital euro advance
Sweden's central bank wants lawmakers to prepare legislation for a digital krona, warning foreign-currency stablecoins and a planned digital euro could weaken the currency's role in payments.
NEWSIMF warns Pakistan's external position may weaken as imports rise
The IMF says rising imports and moderating remittances could erode Pakistan's external position, urging exchange rate flexibility and possibly tighter monetary policy.
NEWSBank of Russia registers 17 crypto exchangers as Sberbank and VTB prepare retail trading
Russia's central bank has widened its register of crypto exchange providers to 17 firms, with Sberbank and VTB holding both exchange and depository licences ahead of planned retail crypto services.
MARKETSRBI money market operations on 22 October: net liquidity deficit of ₹31,254.95 crore
The Reserve Bank of India's money market operations for 22 October show net liquidity absorbed of ₹1,07,990.00 crore from the day's operations, with net liquidity outstanding including today's operations at a deficit of ₹31,254.95 crore.
MARKETSKSE-100 falls over 1,300 points as oil prices and rate fears weigh
Pakistan's benchmark index dropped 0.81% to 162,589.30 by midday Friday, with analysts citing higher oil prices and caution ahead of Monday's monetary policy decision.
NEWSPiyush Goyal criticises EU carbon tax on steel, warns of higher costs
India's commerce minister told the Berlin Global Dialogue that the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism and steel import duties would raise European costs and invite retaliation.
POLICY & REGULATIONOCC drops affiliate rewards presumption but keeps stablecoin yield ban
The OCC's final GENIUS Act rule removes a proposed presumption against stablecoin rewards paid through affiliates, while retaining the ban on issuers paying yield for holding a stablecoin.
MARKETSAnalysts split on SBP rate call as inflation heads to 10%
Growth Securities expects October inflation near 10% and a 50-100bps policy rate rise on October 26, while AKD Securities argues improved external buffers justify holding rates.
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Real estate associations propose Sindh Realtors Council Act 2026
More than 18 Karachi real estate associations have presented a draft Sindh Realtors Council Act, 2026 to the Government of Sindh, seeking licensing, QR-verified registration and a welfare fund for realtors.
POLICY & REGULATIONUS Senate rejects CLARITY Act, leaving crypto market structure unresolved
The CLARITY Act fell 11 votes short of the 60 needed to advance in the Senate, leaving US digital asset oversight split between the SEC and CFTC unsettled and pushing bitcoin and crypto stocks lower.
POLICY & REGULATIONCentral Bank of Ireland fines Coinbase unit €3.25m over safeguarding failures
Coinbase Ireland was penalised for underfunding customer safeguarding accounts and relying excessively on its US parent, the regulator said. Coinbase says it self-reported the issues and no customer lost funds.
FINTECHAjman Bank centralises CBUAE regulatory reporting on new RegTech platform
Ajman Bank has deployed a RegTech system built with 4most and Reporting Center to consolidate its reporting to the Central Bank of the UAE into one auditable, reconfigurable workflow.
NEWSBank of Canada publishes 2027 schedule for rate announcements and major publications
The Bank of Canada has published its 2027 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and Monetary Policy Report releases, and reconfirmed dates for the rest of this year.
NEWSPunjab bans camera-enabled smart glasses for 30 days
Punjab has barred the wearing and sale of camera-enabled smart glasses and disguised miniature cameras for 30 days under Section 144, citing privacy and harassment risks.
POLICY & REGULATIONBank of Canada joins BIS Project Agorá to test tokenised cross-border payments
The Bank of Canada has joined the BIS-led Project Agorá, which has tested a multi-currency unified ledger for atomic settlement of wholesale cross-border payments using tokenised deposits and central bank money.
POLICY & REGULATIONPM approves 1% sales tax on battery EVs under new five-year auto policy
Shehbaz Sharif has approved a draft 2026-31 auto policy cutting sales tax to 1% on battery EVs and lowering import duties, but the plan needs IMF and cabinet approval before going to parliament.
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SEC crypto fundraising plan draws bank warnings and legal threats
US banks warned that the SEC's proposed crypto exemptions could drain deposits, while critics threatened legal action as the comment period on the $75 million fundraising plan closed.