Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

HSBC Signals Intent to Engage with HK Stablecoin Regime - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

HSBC has praised the city’s “sound regulatory environment” and confirmed it is in active discussions with the HKMA.

Enforcement

Korea, Thailand to Share Crypto Data and Collaborate Against Tax Evasion

By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

Tax authorities in South Korea and Thailand have signed an agreement to exchange cryptocurrency data and tackle offshore evasion.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia: Issuer of AUDC Stablecoin Secures AFS Licence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

The licence positions the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin within the formal payments system ahead of expected digital asset legislation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Orders Nationwide Crypto Custody Audit After $4.8M Leak

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The move follows a series of security failures, including an NTS press photo that exposed a wallet's seed phrase.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Japan to Test Tokenised Deposits for 24/7 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

The central bank will partner with major financial institutions to explore a wholesale, blockchain-based system for large-value corporate payments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The JPYSC stablecoin will be issued by a licensed trust bank under Japan's new rules for electronic payment instruments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cambodia Launches New National Risk Assessment Report

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

The country's second AML assessment flags crypto as 'Medium High' risk and details plans for a formal licensing regime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Launches Pilot to Deliver Food Subsidies with CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The government has launched a pilot using the digital rupee to deliver food benefits, calling it a step toward more transparent and efficient welfare distribution.