Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China Set to Expand of Digital Yuan Operator Network - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2026

    China's central bank is preparing to more than double the number of banks authorised to operate the digital yuan, as a shift to interest-bearing status boosts commercial incentives.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan, UK Seek Alignment on ISSB, Basel III and Crypto Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

    Regulators discussed sustainability reporting, digital assets, and reaffirmed their commitment to the full, timely, and consistent implementation of Basel III.

    Capital / Liquidity

    WFE Urges Basel Committee to Rethink Crypto Capital Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

    WFE warns that current standards risk stifling tokenisation and do not reflect the principle of 'same risk, same regulation'.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSC Korea Refers 'Horse Racing' Crypto Manipulator for Prosecution

    By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2026

    Regulators have referred a market manipulator for prosecution and mandated new exchange duties to combat unfair trading practices.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOK Expands CBDC Pilot to Test Subsidies, P2P Transfers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2026

    The central bank is adding two more lenders to its 'Project Hangang' pilot and will test programmable payments for government subsidies.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam to Ban Offshore Crypto Trading Under New Licensing Regime

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2026

    Five entities have passed an initial licence qualification stage. A limited number of exchanges will be allowed to operate during the trial period.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Moody's Unveils First Rating Cross-sector Methodology for Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

    New framework will assign deposit ratings based on the quality of reserve assets, market risk, liquidity, and operational resilience.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand Consults on 'Travel Rule' Implementation for Digital Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

    Digital asset business operators would have to collect, verify, and transmit information for all digital asset transfers; additional information for transactions valued at THB 30,000 or more.

    Enforcement

    Japan to Raise Max Jail Penalty for Unlicensed Crypto Sales - Report

    By Editors | 17/03/2026

    Regulator plans to move crypto oversight to the securities law framework and significantly increase fines and prison sentences.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASIC Warns on Gen Z Against Taking Crypto Advice from Social Media, AI

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

    ASIC highlights risks from unregulated digital sources as new report shows surge in youth crypto ownership and speculative trading.

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