Crypto / Digital Assets

AML / KYC

Bank of Thailand Seeking Powers to Regulate Online Gold Trading

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Thai authorities to impose trading caps on digital gold and enforce crypto travel rule to combat illicit financial flows.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Mitsui to Launch Japan’s First Aircraft and Vessel Digital Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co plans to fractionalise capital-intensive transport assets via blockchain, offering retail investors access to lease-backed returns from 2026.

AML / KYC

Exclusive: Australia Set to Defer Core ‘Tranche 1’ AML/CTF Reforms

By Nathan Lynch | 15/01/2026

Australia is set to defer some key AML/CTF reforms until 2029, prioritising the Tranche 2 rollout and counter-terrorism ahead of the upcoming FATF mutual evaluation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SET Targets Crypto ETF, Faster IPOs in New Strategic Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

The Stock Exchange of Thailand unveiled a new three-year plan to tackle falling liquidity and confidence by introducing new products and streamlining listing rules for foreign firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia’s OJK Approves ICEx as Licensed Crypto SRO

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

The new Self-Regulatory Organisation, backed by major local players, joins Pintu as one of only two fully licensed crypto exchanges.

AML / KYC

India Tightens Crypto AML/KYC Rules for Crypto Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

FIU-IND has introduced new identity verification and monitoring requirements for crypto users and exchanges, as part of its efforts to contain risks linked to 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.