Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tether to Wind Down Offshore Yuan Stablecoin, Citing 'Limited Demand'

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

The move to discontinue the CNH₮ token follows a renewed ban on stablecoins by Chinese authorities, though the company cited low user adoption for the decision.

Securities / Derivatives

CME Group Confirms 29 May Launch for 24/7 Crypto Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2026

Giovanni Vicioso says the launch is a direct response to client demand for weekend risk management and increasing activity from APAC participants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Crypto Firm Bitazza

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

The SEC accuses the crypto firm, its global affiliate, and two executives of illegally running a digital asset exchange and will block the platform.

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.