Crypto / Digital Assets

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

    Trending

    Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Seeks Global Asset Freeze in Alleged INR 50 bn Forex Fraud

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Authorities have issued an Interpol notice and are coordinating with the FBI and Europol in a probe into unauthorised trading platform OctaFX.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Chinese Academics Propose Stablecoin Pilots in Free Trade Zones

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    A policy proposal suggests using ring-fenced sandboxes in Qianhai and Hainan to test stablecoins for cross-border trade settlement.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bybit to Cease Japan Crypto Services, Citing Regulatory Pressure

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Bybit will phase out services for Japanese residents to comply with the FSA's strict registration requirements.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK Regulator Proposes to Permit Crypto Investments by Insurers

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The Insurance Authority plans a 100% risk charge for investments in crypto assets and incentives for infrastructure investments.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOK Resumes CBDC Pilot to Test Distribution of Government Subsidies

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    Bank of Korea is accelerating its digital currency pilot amid a stalled legislative progress on won-denominated stablecoins.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka SEC Developing Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    The securities regulator aims to provide a regulated alternative for tech-savvy youth, focusing on investment tokens rather than cryptocurrencies.

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