Crypto / Digital Assets

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Explores e-CNY Upgrades as Pilot Reaches 80,000 Wallets

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

Authorities are considering raising transaction limits and expanding use cases for the digital yuan as the cross-border pilot shows steady growth.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Seeks Global Finance Input for New International Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

During a high-level US visit, Vietnamese officials received detailed policy recommendations from major financial firms for the Vietnam International Financial Centre

Market Infrastructure

RBA Outlines Policy Path for Wholesale Market Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

Building on Project Acacia, the RBA has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to address systemic barriers and foster innovation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hainan Regulator Issues Warning on Unapproved RWA Trading Platforms

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

The regulator has clarified that RWA tokenisation is strictly prohibited domestically and named several entities suspected of illegal financial activities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Regulators Warn of Extreme Price Risk in Virtual Asset Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The average max drawdown for virtual assets was 73% in H2 2025, compared to just 28.3% for the KOSPI and 18.8% for the KOSDAQ.

Capital / Liquidity

IMF Issues Updated Guidance for Building Deposit Insurance Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

New IMF paper calls for public backstops, paybox-plus mandates, and clear rules for e-money to bolster financial safety nets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japanese Lawmakers Launch Task Force to Draft On-Chain Finance Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The new LDP project team aims to create a national framework for tokenised finance, putting pressure on regulators and financial institutions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Launches Institutional Stablecoin Index to Boost Transparency

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

A Moody's affiliate and a major crypto exchange have partnered to create a benchmark, aiming to enhance market oversight and transparency.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Annual Report Flags Slowdown in G20 Reforms, Uneven Crypto Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

FSB says implementation gaps in crypto and stablecoin rules create arbitrage risks, while progress on broader post-crisis reforms has slowed.