CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Regulators Scrutinise Crypto Lending and Margin Trading Services

By Editors | 31/07/2025

Regulators have expressed concerns over high-risk lending products from Upbit and Bithumb, prompting a push for industry self-regulation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank of Korea Forms New Crypto Unit to Oversee Stablecoins

By Editors | 30/07/2025

BOK is creating a dedicated team to monitor the market and shape policy as commercial banks prepare to launch won-pegged stablecoins.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Card Companies Race to Secure Role in Stablecoin Future

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

Card firms are forming a task force, filing trademarks and engaging with regulators to ensure their participation in the emerging digital currency ecosystem.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Sets Out Details for New Stablecoin Licensing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The HKMA has finalised its new rules for stablecoin issuers, which will take effect from 1 August 2025, with the first licences expected in early 2026.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Fintech KONA I Set to Showcase KRW-Backed Stablecoin

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

The stablecoin will feature dual support for both QR code payments and existing credit card payment infrastructure.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Finalises Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Tokens

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

New rules exempt government-issued tokens from standard offering requirements and create licensing carve-outs for securities and digital asset firms.

Enforcement

Australian Court Rejects ASIC's Appeal in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

ASIC says the court’s decision highlights challenges in applying Australia’s existing financial services laws to crypto-asset products

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea Moves to Legalise Won-Based Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

Lawmakers have introduced bills to enable Korean won-pegged stablecoins, regulate digital assets, and counter growing dominance of US dollar-backed equivalents.

AML / KYC

Sri Lanka to Start Registering Crypto Firms Ahead of FATF Review

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 24/07/2025

The move, driven by an upcoming FATF evaluation, will require VASP registration, but the CBSL stresses it is not legalisation.