Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Drafts Bill to Regulate Stablecoins and Tokenised Assets

By Mark Johnston | 14/04/2026

New draft bill from the ruling party proposes bringing stablecoins under foreign exchange laws and requiring real-world assets to be held in trust.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products

By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2026

The proposed amendment to securities law will introduce an insider trading ban and pave the way for significant tax reform.

Enforcement

Bithumb Pursuing Legal Action to Recover Assets Lost in BTC Payout Error

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

Some users argue that they have no obligation to return bitcoin that was distributed to them as a result of Bithumb's operational failure.

Securities / Derivatives

KOFIA Chief Unveils 10-Year Plan, Urges Spot Crypto ETF Approval

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

KOFIA has outlined a new long-term strategy for the country’s capital market, including pension reforms and a strong push for digital asset product approvals.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan PM's Office Implicated in Memecoin Scandal, Contradicting Denials

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New allegations suggest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office knew about a controversial memecoin using her name, contradicting her public statements.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Mandates Standardised Crypto Withdrawal Delays

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

New unified rules remove exchange discretion on withdrawal holds, aiming to close loopholes exploited by voice phishing fraudsters.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Proposes to Classify Funders as Major Shareholders

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

The proposal would extend regulatory approval requirements to the financial backers of major shareholders in securities and digital asset firms.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, StanChart-led JV

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The HKMA has issued its first two stablecoin licences under a new ordinance, setting a high bar for future applicants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Firms Pilot Stablecoin Payments for Foreigners Amid Regulatory Delay

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

Financial and payment firms are using a regulatory loophole to test stablecoin services for foreign visitors, building infrastructure ahead of new digital asset laws.