CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Considers Inspections of Korbit Over Trading Suspension

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

The FSS is said to be investigating the cause of a 12-hour trading and services suspension at crypto exchange Korbit.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DTIF Urges Malaysia SC to Adopt DTI Standard in Tokenisation Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

The DTI Foundation said the use of the ISO 24165 DTI standard in disclosures will enhance investor protection and market integrity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korean Lawmakers Propose Stricter Stablecoin Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

New “Digital Asset Innovation Act” proposes higher capital requirements for stablecoin issuers and the establishment of a new committee under the FSC.

AML / KYC

Thailand Announces Five-Year Tax Exemption for Crypto Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

Thailand waives capital gains and VAT on crypto transactions for five years to “stimulate the digital asset economy”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM Launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub to Boost Fintech

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Simultaneously, the CFIL, a collaborative platform to develop new financial solutions for climate-related projects is “open for business”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Consults on New Return Templates for Reporting Cryptoassets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2025

HKMA said the revised return templates will help guide system developments of banks as they prepare to implement the BCBS standard.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s Crypto Regulator Makes Login Upgrades Mandatory

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

The JVCEA’s mandate follows regulatory pressure from the FSA to strengthen login security across Japan’s crypto asset platforms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Custodian Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

The SEC is proposing to ease capital rules for digital asset custodians, while strengthening client asset safeguarding rules.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong To Develop ML Tracer for Crypto Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing cryptocurrency transactions amid tighter regulations.