Crypto / Digital Assets

    Market Infrastructure

    Majority of Banks Globally Building Digital Asset Infrastructure - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2026

    Fireblocks survey finds banks are spending heavily on digital asset infrastructure, viewing regulation as a build specification rather than a barrier.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOK Nominee’s Confirmation Stalls, Overshadowing Policy Vision

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

    Shin Hyun-song’s appointment is in doubt after his confirmation hearing was delayed, prompting concerns about a potential leadership vacuum at BOK.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Ripple, Kyobo Life to Pilot Tokenised Bond Settlement in Korea

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/04/2026

    The strategic partnership aims to shorten the T+2 settlement cycle for government bonds using a blockchain-based custody platform.

    Market Infrastructure

    GBBC Expands Blockchain Risk Framework to Layer 2 Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

    Global working group released an updated framework to help FIs manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Mirae Asset Gets Hong Kong Licence for Retail Digital Asset Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

    The Korean brokerage has become the first in the country to receive approval to offer digital asset trading to retail investors in Hong Kong.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Taiwan Details Plans to Create Specific Law to Govern CBDC

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

    New central bank report details a two–tier architecture, tiered wallet limits, and a preference for a dedicated CBDC law.

    Fintech / Regtech

    OJK Indonesia Explores Web3 Framework to Turn IP into an Asset Class

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    OJK and the Ministry of Creative Economy are collaborating to build a regulated ecosystem for tokenising and trading intellectual property.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSS Korea to Target API-Driven Crypto Market Manipulation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    FSS warned of rising unfair trading practices using automated systems and plans to increase market monitoring and targeted investigations.

    Enforcement

    EU Report Highlights Divergent AML Paths in Japan and Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

    New European Parliament briefing contrasts the centralised, risk–based AML model in Singapore with Japan’s more compliance–oriented approach.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bank of Korea to Develop Digital Currency-Based Index Insurance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    BOK and the Korea Insurance Institute will form a joint task force to create a proof-of-concept model for automated, smart contract-based payouts.

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