Crypto / Digital Assets

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Finalises Crypto Tax Rules, Proposes Levy on Unlisted Shares

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    Vietnam will apply a 0.1 percent personal income tax on the value of each digital asset transaction, and 20 percent on profits from the transfer of shares in unlisted companies.

    Market Infrastructure

    Google Warns Quantum Threat to Crypto Is Closer Than Expected

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    New whitepaper details lower resource estimates for breaking cryptography and urges immediate migration to PQC standards for all vulnerable blockchains.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Maybank Pilots On-Chain FX for MYR-SGD Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    Maybank has used its permissioned blockchain for a near real-time tokenised deposit and FX transaction with a corporate client.

    Enforcement

    Korea FSS Set to Launch Investigations Unit, Sanction Crypto Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    FSS Governor also warned of mis-selling risks in overseas private debt and confirms internal control flaws at Bithumb crypto exchange.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Sweeping AML/CTF Reforms Take Effect in Australia

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    The reforms expand the AML/CTF regime to lawyers, accountants and other professional and property sectors, and introduce new travel rule obligations for value transfers, including crypto.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Ripple to Pilot Stablecoin in Singapore's Trade Finance Sandbox

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

    The project, part of the MAS BLOOM initiative, will test programmable cross-border payments tied to on-chain shipment verification with Unloq.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan FSA Warns KuCoin Amid Broader Crypto Oversight Push

    By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

    The regulator has flagged several offshore platforms for unregistered services ahead of planned legislative changes to strengthen its enforcement powers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HashKey Launches ETH Staking for Retail and Institutional Clients in Hong Kong

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

    This is the first time an independent node model for staking has been introduced on a licenced trading platform in Hong Kong.

    Enforcement

    Indian Authorities Arrest Suspect Linked to Myanmar Crypto Scam Ring

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    The arrest of a key suspect in a human trafficking network forcing victims into crypto fraud highlights a growing challenge for regional financial crime enforcement.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Charges 10 More in HKD 1.6 Billion JPEX Crypto Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

    The individuals face money laundering charges and have been remanded in custody as the city-wide investigation into the platform continues.

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