Australia's corporate regulator has barred Blockchain Global director Ryan Xu from leaving the country amid an investigation into the collapse of its ACX Exchange. The Federal Court issued the travel restriction on October 20, which remains in effect until December 20.

Japan introduced its first yen-denominated stablecoin on Monday, October 27, 2025, marking a significant step toward mainstream digital finance adoption. The JPYC token is backed by domestic bank deposits and Japanese government bonds, with plans to waive transaction fees initially.

Bitcoin rose 3.6% to surpass $115,000 on Monday amid improving US-China trade relations and stronger global risk appetite. Major cryptocurrencies and equities gained ahead of key central bank decisions and major tech earnings reports.

Ant Group and JD.com have suspended their initiatives to launch stablecoins in Hong Kong. The move follows directives from Chinese regulators, including the People’s Bank of China and the Cyberspace Administration of China, urging the companies to halt projects involving private currency-like token issuance.

Crypto mining company TeraWulf plans to secure $3 billion in debt financing through bonds or leveraged loans to expand its data centers, with Google providing financial backing. According to TeraWulf's CFO Patrick Fleury, Morgan Stanley is arranging the potential transaction that could launch as early as October.

U.S. regulators are investigating unusual stock price movements that occurred before over 200 companies announced plans to establish cryptocurrency treasuries in 2025. The SEC and FINRA have contacted firms about potential selective disclosure violations, as these announcements often triggered dramatic share price increases.

Australian regulators released draft legislation on Thursday imposing penalties of up to 10% of annual turnover or A$16.5 million for crypto platforms violating new licensing requirements. The proposal, open for consultation until October 24, requires exchanges to obtain financial services licenses while exempting smaller operators.

Asia Pacific has become cryptocurrency's fastest-expanding region with transaction volumes surging 201% from $81 billion in mid-2022 to peak at $244 billion by December 2024, according to Chainalysis. Japan recorded exceptional 120% growth in on-chain value over the 12 months to June 2025, outpacing regional competitors.