Crypto / Digital Assets

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Pilot Deposit Token Payments in Nationwide Retail Chain

By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

The central bank, IBK Bank, and GS Retail will test a digital currency payment system in convenience stores nationwide.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Advances Blockchain-Based Ledger to Build Phase

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2026

The new shared ledger will use tokenised deposits to enable 24/7 cross-border payments, with a live MVP planned for 2026.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea's Upbit to Provide Technology to Indonesia Crypto Bourse

By Editors | 06/04/2026

Under a new strategic partnership, Upbit will provide core platform technology and operational expertise to ICEx, a licensed exchange in Indonesia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China More Than Doubles E-Yuan Operators in Regulatory Expansion

By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

The central bank has licenced 12 new institutions, including city commercial banks for the first time, in a significant expansion of its CBDC pilot.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Bans Crypto Fund Director for Maximum Five-Year Period

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/04/2026

ASIC has disqualified the director of three failed cryptocurrency firms for serious misconduct, including operating without a financial services licence.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea: Naver-Dunamu Merger Delayed by Antitrust Review, Crypto Legislation

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

The deal is now slated for September, facing scrutiny from the FTC and uncertainty over a proposed Digital Asset Basic Act that could cap shareholder stakes.

Enforcement

US Charges Ten in Crypto 'Wash Trading' Scheme After Singapore Extraditions

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

Indictments follow an FBI undercover sting where agents created crypto tokens to expose market manipulation; two CEOs were among those extradited from Singapore.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bithumb Facing Scrutiny for Manipulation Incident Involve Two Crypto Tokens

By Editors | 02/04/2026

A "caged pumping" incident involving two virtual assets occurred just weeks after the FSS announced a zero-tolerance policy on market manipulation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Misses March Deadline for Stablecoin Licences

By Editors | 02/04/2026

Senior Hong Kong officials have been saying the first stablecoin licences would be issued within March.