Tiger Research, a Web3-focused research firm, released an analysis report on Maroo, a layer-1 blockchain being developed by Hashed Open Finance under Hashed to target stablecoins. The report says Maroo embeds transaction rules at the chain level through a Legal Oracle committee and a programmable compliance layer, enabling network-wide updates when regulations change. It also highlights use of the won stablecoin OKRW as the base unit and a design allowing asset freezes and recovery in emergencies.

Thailand is introducing a travel rule covering self-custody wallets to strengthen anti-money laundering measures for cryptocurrencies. The key change requires verification of wallet ownership or control even for transactions involving personal wallets that do not go through regulated operators such as exchanges. The Thai SEC has finalised risk management rules for transfers and receipts of digital assets, which take effect on Feb. 27 next year, giving operators about six months to prepare systems.