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.