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Market Infrastructure

Korea to Launch On-site Cyber Probes, Toughen Penalties for Breaches

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2025

New cross-ministerial plan expands government investigation powers and legally reinforces CEO responsibility for cybersecurity following a series of major hacks.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Deepens Cyber Defences with Intel Sharing and Tech Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

Singapore will share classified threat intelligence with banks and infrastructure operators, while launching new initiatives to boost SME resilience, prepare for quantum threats, govern AI, and track ransomware.

Sanctions

Multinational Sanctions Watchdog Publishes Details on DPRK Crypto Thefts

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

A multinational report outlines how North Korea launders stolen crypto, naming specific facilitators and calling for tougher financial sector controls.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Issues Crypto Accounting Guidance to Boost Transparency

By Editors | 22/10/2025

OJK and the accountants' institute have launched a new framework to standardise reporting amid market growth reaching IDR 360 trillion.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chairman Vows Balanced Regulation Amid Governance, Digital Asset Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

Chairman Kelvin Wong highlighted a focus on issuer quality and digital asset innovation while warning of rising financial scams.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Launches New Initiative to Become "Nasdaq of Asia"

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2025

The new platform integrates stock and bond market reforms, loosens listing rules, and targets high-growth industries to attract global capital.

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Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold and Trade Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

The FSA is reviewing rules to permit banks to hold digital assets, a move that could help to further integrate crypto into mainstream finance.

Fintech / Regtech

China Directs Tech Giants to Halt Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans

By Editors | 21/10/2025

Mainland regulators intervened to assert monetary sovereignty, casting a shadow over Hong Kong's new digital asset framework and the e-CNY's role.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong, Malaysia Adopt Global Sustainability Ethics Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

The jurisdictions are implementing IESBA standards for sustainability reporting and assurance, with regulators set to establish formal oversight frameworks for all practitioners.