Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Proposes to Ban Interest on Won-Pegged Stablecoins

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

    A draft law from the ruling party also outlines strict licensing, minimum capital, and 100 percent reserve requirements for issuers, citing financial stability concerns.

    Enforcement

    Malaysia Arrests 12 Police Officers in Crypto Extortion Probe

    By Editors | 23/02/2026

    The case, involving the alleged robbery of Chinese nationals, has prompted calls for stronger institutional safeguards for digital assets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bithumb Becomes First Korean Crypto Firm to Adopt Post-Quantum Security

    By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

    South Korean virtual asset exchange Bithumb is implementing post-quantum cryptography to align with the government's cryptographic transition policy.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Top Japanese Brokerages Preparing to Enter Crypto Exchange Market - Reports

    By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

    Nomura, Daiwa, and SMBC Nikko are preparing to enter the crypto market ahead of planned regulatory reforms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SBI Holdings Launches Blockchain-based Security Token Bond for Retail

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/02/2026

    The first-of-its-kind capital markets product combines fixed-income returns with cryptocurrency incentives.

    Enforcement

    Stolen Bitcoin Returned to South Korean Prosecutors - Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    Authorities believe the thief returned 320.88 BTC because of prosecutors' efforts to coordinate with crypto exchanges to prevent any cash-outs.

    Enforcement

    Korean AML Regulator Loses Court Appeal Over Crypto Fine

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    A Seoul court has rejected KoFIU's appeal over a KRW 2 billion fine in a ruling that has broader implications on larger case involving Upbit.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK Lawmaker Proposes to Uses Stablecoin for Stimulus Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

    A policy proposal links government consumption vouchers to Hong Kong's new stablecoin licensing regime, aiming to boost Web3 adoption and the economy.

    Trending

    Korea FSS Extends Probe into Bithumb Error Payment Incident

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    Regulators have extended their inspection of Bithumb and expanded the team looking into the firm's $40 billion erroneous payment incident.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Issues First Virtual Assets Licence in Almost Eight Months

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

    Victory Fintech and VDX Custody secure licences for trading and custody, with the group

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