Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Considers Special Police Unit for Crypto Market Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

The proposed organisation would be dedicated to investigating price manipulation to bolster investor protection in the country's growing digital asset market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Finalising Guidelines to End Corporate Crypto Ban

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

Regulators are set to permit corporate crypto investment after nine years, but will impose a 5% equity cap and asset restrictions.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

The Da Nang IFC will act as a regulatory sandbox for innovative financial models, including digital assets and sustainable finance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Sets Mid-January Deadline for Licensing of Crypto Exchanges

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

Vietnam’s Prime Minister instructs regulators to approve five pilot exchanges under a sandbox regime with strict capital and ownership requirements.

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Korea Unveils FX, Capital Market Reform Roadmap for MSCI Upgrade

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

Regulators detailed plans for 24-hour FX trading, easier investor access, and spot crypto ETFs under new "2026 Economic Growth Strategy".

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Targets Gold, Crypto in Sweeping ‘Grey Money’ Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

New rules include trading limits, a centralised data bureau, and stricter reporting to combat money laundering and curb baht volatility.

AML / KYC

Singapore Must Balance Risk and Trust: MAS Deputy Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

Chee Hong Tat said Singapore should remain open to innovation and new capital while moving decisively against rogue actors to safeguard its reputation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India’s Tax Department Details Crypto-related Difficulties Enforcing Tax Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

Officials cite difficulties in monitoring cross-border crypto transactions and enforcing tax rules, reinforcing regulatory caution.

Fintech / Regtech

Moody's Proposes Global Methodology for Rating Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

The proposed methodology would assign deposit ratings based on reserve asset quality, market risk, and operational resilience.