Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Mulls 'Financial Conglomerate' Status for Crypto Firms Dunamu, Bithumb

By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

The Fair Trade Commission is researching the status of crypto firms, sparking debate over systemic risk and regulatory conflicts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Opens Crypto Market to Global Liquidity, Expands Product Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

The SFC is permitting shared order books with overseas affiliates and easing token listing rules under new investor protection safeguards.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Unveils 'Fintech 2030' Strategy to Boost AI, Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

The new 'DART' strategy includes over 40 initiatives focused on data, AI, resilience and tokenisation to bolster Hong Kong's fintech hub status.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia to Draft National Blockchain Policy for Post-2025 Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

The government is forming a National Blockchain Policy Task Force to chart the country’s post-2025 direction, boost transparency, and align with regulatory frameworks from SC and BNM.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia to Launch Bond-Backed Stablecoin via Digital Rupiah CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

Bank Indonesia is developing a government-bond-backed digital token to operate alongside its digital rupiah, aiming to strengthen monetary control and deepen the country’s digital financial infrastructure.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Central Bank Seeks Oversight on Stablecoin Licensing, Warns of Risks

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Taiwan central bank advises regulator on reserve requirements, deposit risks, and its own role in licensing as Taiwan drafts new virtual asset law.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Flags Risks of Corporate Crypto Treasuries, Mulls New Rules

By Editors | 03/11/2025

The SFC is concerned about speculative premiums on listed firms holding digital assets and is studying potential new guidelines.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Kyrgyzstan Advances Digital Asset Framework with Stablecoin Launch and CBDC Pilot

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Kyrgyzstan has introduced the som-pegged KGST stablecoin and directs its central bank to begin a three-phase digital som pilot.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Announces Appointments to New Stablecoin Tribunal

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

The new body will hear appeals against regulatory decisions by the HKMA under the city's new stablecoin licensing regime.