Crypto / Digital Assets

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Grants Regulatory Approval for Coinbase Stake in CoinDCX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The CCI approval follows Coinbase's recent financial intelligence unit registration as it targets a full relaunch with rupee services in 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Official Offers Update on Next Phases of Digital Assets Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

Hong Kong plans 2026 bill for digital asset dealers and custodians, with first stablecoin issuer licences anticipated in early 2026.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Unveils New Financial Sector Strategy for 2025-2030

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

New five-year plan details 866 measures to bolster resilience, with a focus on digitalisation, de-dollarisation, and sustainable finance.

Enforcement

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC to Target Fraud, VASP Risks in 2026 Examinations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The examinations plan for 2026 signals a heightened focus on financial crime and mis-selling, while introducing key new requirements for VASPs and cloud security.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Discloses Crypto Holdings Seized from Criminal Cases

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

Officials confirm the Taiwan government is holding approximately TWD 1.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency seized in criminal cases.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Seeks Reforms After COVID Relief Fund Paid $15M to Crypto Traders

By Editors | 19/12/2025

An audit found a pandemic recovery fund for small businesses gave debt relief to hundreds of crypto holders, prompting calls for new asset verification powers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea, Oman Sign Pact to Combat Illicit Finance and Crypto Crime

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The agreement between the two nations' FIUs aims to enhance information sharing on money laundering and terrorist financing.