Stablecoins

Australia: Issuer of AUDC Stablecoin Secures AFS Licence

04/03/2026

The licence positions the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin within the formal payments system ahead of expected digital asset legislation.

Custody & Infrastructure

Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

03/03/2026

The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.

Market Abuse

China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases

03/03/2026

The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.

Market Abuse

Global Banks Tap AI for Trader Surveillance, Nomura Explores Joint Model

03/03/2026

The move signals a shift from rules-based algorithms to autonomous systems for flagging potential misconduct.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan FSC Flags Governance, Transparency Gaps in ESG Review

03/03/2026

The FSC’s third annual review found common weaknesses in governance, transparency, and environmental protection across all financial sectors.

Stablecoins

Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2

03/03/2026

The JPYSC stablecoin will be issued by a licensed trust bank under Japan's new rules for electronic payment instruments.

Payments & Settlements

Korea to Unveil Won Internationalisation Roadmap Within H1 2026

03/03/2026

The plan aims to bolster the currency's global standing and is linked to broader reforms for MSCI and WGBI index inclusions.

Cybersecurity

Korea Launches Integrated Cyber Threat System for Financial Sector

03/03/2026

The new system creates a real-time, two-way communication channel for sharing threat intelligence and coordinating industry-wide responses.

Data Privacy

Philippines Proposes Open Finance Law to Widen Credit Access

03/03/2026

Proposed law aims to create a consent-based data framework to improve financial inclusion, with a key focus on the education sector.