Crypto / Digital Assets

Fintech / Regtech

UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT Pilot Tokenised Fund in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The collaboration between UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT, aims to create an automated, institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenisation under regulated conditions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Crypto Exchanges and KCMI Launch Policy Research Group

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

The new body, formed by exchange alliance DAXA and the Korea Capital Market Institute, aims to provide analysis to support digital asset regulation.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Official Offers Clarity on Treatment of OTC Trades Under Stablecoin Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

Christopher Hui said virtual asset OTC trading institutions will not be permitted to offer stablecoins, even if those stablecoins are licensed.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Launches 5-Year Pilot to Regulate Crypto Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

The new framework sets high capital requirements for service providers and restricts the issuance and trading of new crypto assets to foreign investors.

AML / KYC

Crypto Exchange Bybit Restores Full Services in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2025

Bybit has resumed full services in India after securing FIU-IND registration, aligning with anti-money laundering rules as it deepens ties with regulators and strengthens compliance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Allow Crypto Firms to be Certified as Venture Businesses

By Editors | 10/09/2025

The change reverses a seven-year-old restriction, enabling virtual asset firms access to tax incentives, subsidies, and financial support.

Trending

HKMA Consults on Crypto-Asset Reporting Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2025

The regulator has released draft guidance on capital, liquidity, and large exposure reporting to implement the Basel Committee's global crypto standard.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Enacts Five-Year Tax Exemption Regulation on Crypto Gains

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2025

The regulation, published in the Royal Gazette, is effective for five years and is expected to attract foreign investment while boosting the local digital asset market.