Crypto / Digital Assets

    Securities / Derivatives

    JPX Consults on Index Rules for Special Alert Securities and Crypto Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

    The proposed revisions would alter the timing of index removal for troubled stocks and temporarily halt the inclusion of new crypto-related issues into its indices.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Taiwan Cabinet Approves Draft Virtual Asset Management Act

    By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

    The proposed legislation introduces a comprehensive licensing regime, stringent fraud penalties, and specific rules for stablecoin reserves and issuance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Pilot Deposit Token Payments in Nationwide Retail Chain

    By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

    The central bank, IBK Bank, and GS Retail will test a digital currency payment system in convenience stores nationwide.

    Market Infrastructure

    Swift Advances Blockchain-Based Ledger to Build Phase

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2026

    The new shared ledger will use tokenised deposits to enable 24/7 cross-border payments, with a live MVP planned for 2026.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea's Upbit to Provide Technology to Indonesia Crypto Bourse

    By Editors | 06/04/2026

    Under a new strategic partnership, Upbit will provide core platform technology and operational expertise to ICEx, a licensed exchange in Indonesia.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China More Than Doubles E-Yuan Operators in Regulatory Expansion

    By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

    The central bank has licenced 12 new institutions, including city commercial banks for the first time, in a significant expansion of its CBDC pilot.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASIC Bans Crypto Fund Director for Maximum Five-Year Period

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/04/2026

    ASIC has disqualified the director of three failed cryptocurrency firms for serious misconduct, including operating without a financial services licence.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea: Naver-Dunamu Merger Delayed by Antitrust Review, Crypto Legislation

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

    The deal is now slated for September, facing scrutiny from the FTC and uncertainty over a proposed Digital Asset Basic Act that could cap shareholder stakes.

    Enforcement

    US Charges Ten in Crypto 'Wash Trading' Scheme After Singapore Extraditions

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

    Indictments follow an FBI undercover sting where agents created crypto tokens to expose market manipulation; two CEOs were among those extradited from Singapore.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bithumb Facing Scrutiny for Manipulation Incident Involve Two Crypto Tokens

    By Editors | 02/04/2026

    A "caged pumping" incident involving two virtual assets occurred just weeks after the FSS announced a zero-tolerance policy on market manipulation.

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