Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Proposes Rule Amendments to Strengthen VASP Governance

By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

Proposed amendments will tighten entry requirements for virtual asset firms and expand the scope of the AML obligations.

Market Infrastructure

EU Payments Strategy Targets Cross-Border Links with Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The strategy details plans for a digital euro and new rules for tokenised assets, with a significant focus on strategic autonomy.

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.