CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Flags Pension System Overhaul, Digital Finance Push in New Plan

    By Editors | 02/08/2025

    The 13th Malaysia Plan earmarks MYR 430 billion in public development funds, proposes a monthly pension option, and outlines a new venture capital roadmap.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indonesia’s OJK Takes Over Full Oversight of Digital Assets from Bappebti

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    The regulator will focus on strengthening regulatory certainty, enhancing consumer protection, and ensuring financial system stability.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Touts Stability in Business Report, Flags 'Property Connect' Talks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

    New government report details plans for wealth management, digital assets, and a potential 'property connect' that allows Mainland buyers to purchase Hong Kong property.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Stablecoin Licensing Regime Officially Takes Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

    Hong Kong's new regulatory framework for stablecoins has taken effect, imposing stringent capital, reserves management, and AML requirements on issuers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    South Korea Forms Task Force to Regulate Crypto Lending

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

    Regulators and exchanges will develop guidelines by August after high-leverage products raised investor protection and legal risk concerns.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Confirms Plans to Expand Family Office Tax Breaks

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

    The expanded tax breaks will cover transactions in digital assets, emission derivatives/allowances, insurance-linked securities, loans, and private credit investments.

    Enforcement

    Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Hit by Theft, Employee Arrested

    By Editors | 31/07/2025

    Police are investigating potential insider involvement after hackers siphoned off USD 44 million from the major Indian exchange.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Releases Crypto Policy Roadmap to Reclaim Global Leadership

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

    The report names Japan and Singapore among the key competitor markets, calls for a revisit of the BCBS crypto standards, and signals an intent to extend the reach of US AML rules.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indonesia Overhauls Crypto Rules, Reclassifies Assets, Hikes Taxes

    By Editors | 31/07/2025

    New rules effective 1 August will double transaction taxes for sellers and reclassify crypto as a financial asset, removing VAT for buyers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Pakistan to Fast-Track Crypto Regulation for Banking and Trade

    By Editors | 31/07/2025

    The government is developing a legal and regulatory framework and plans to issue licences for banks and forex companies to trade virtual assets.

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