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Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA to Propose Allowing Crypto ETFs on Stock Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

Regulators are considering legal and tax reforms that would allow crypto ETFs, with major financial firms already preparing products.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Eyes Deeper Ties With HK, Chinese Exchanges to Expand Yuan Business

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

SGX has signalled openness to closer collaboration with HKEX and mainland Chinese bourses, as it looks to strengthen offshore yuan trading and deepen regional market connectivity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Consults on Crypto Intermediary, Stablecoin Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The proposals detail supervisory duties for firms using intermediaries and set criteria for assets backing certain stablecoins under the 2025 law.

Securities / Derivatives

HK, Shanghai Ink Gold Market Deal to Boost Pricing Power, Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The agreement establishes a joint governance structure for a new clearing system and aims to create a 2,000-tonne 'global vault'.

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Asia Needs More, Not Less, Regulation for Digital Finance, Policymakers Say

By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2026

International policymakers at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong debate the meaning of 'regulatory modernisation' for finance.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens 14 Commodity Futures and Options Products to International Investors

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

The CSRC has expanded the list of domestic specific commodities available to overseas traders to deepen financial market integration and bolster its influence over global commodity pricing.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Tests Autonomous AI Payment System Using Digital Currency Tokens

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

The BOK and LG CNS have successfully demonstrated a payment infrastructure allowing AI agents to autonomously transact using blockchain-based deposit tokens.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Korea Unveils 'World First ‘Sovereign’ AI Platform

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2026

BOK's in-house LLM is a test case for data security, sovereignty, and reforming Korea's strict network separation rules.

Enforcement

Korea’s FTC Fines Major Banks KRW 272 billion for LTV Collusion

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2026

KFTC ruled that four lenders exchanged sensitive information to restrict competition in the secured loan market, prompting legal challenges.