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Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam Sets Mid-January Deadline for Licensing of Crypto Exchanges
By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026
Vietnam’s Prime Minister instructs regulators to approve five pilot exchanges under a sandbox regime with strict capital and ownership requirements.

Trending
Korea Unveils FX, Capital Market Reform Roadmap for MSCI Upgrade
By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026
Regulators detailed plans for 24-hour FX trading, easier investor access, and spot crypto ETFs under new "2026 Economic Growth Strategy".

Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Targets Gold, Crypto in Sweeping ‘Grey Money’ Crackdown
By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026
New rules include trading limits, a centralised data bureau, and stricter reporting to combat money laundering and curb baht volatility.
AML / KYC
Singapore Must Balance Risk and Trust: MAS Deputy Chairman
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026
Chee Hong Tat said Singapore should remain open to innovation and new capital while moving decisively against rogue actors to safeguard its reputation.

Crypto / Digital Assets
India’s Tax Department Details Crypto-related Difficulties Enforcing Tax Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026
Officials cite difficulties in monitoring cross-border crypto transactions and enforcing tax rules, reinforcing regulatory caution.

Fintech / Regtech
Moody's Proposes Global Methodology for Rating Stablecoins
By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026
The proposed methodology would assign deposit ratings based on reserve asset quality, market risk, and operational resilience.

Fintech / Regtech
KRX, Nextrade Tipped to Win New STO Licences in Korea
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026
The FSC's sub-committee has reportedly selected the two groups to run the new OTC exchanges, but the regulator says a final decision is still pending.

Enforcement
Cambodia Arrests, Extradites Prince Group’s Chen Zhi to China
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026
The extradition to China on Tuesday follows a months-long joint investigation, amid US charges and a wave of regional asset seizures and regulatory actions.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Cambodia Approves Draft Framework for Digital Asset Business Licensing
By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026
Cambodia’s FSA Council has approved a draft proclamation establishing licensing requirements and operational obligations for digital asset service providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Proposes to Ramp Up Penalties for Security Breaches at Crypto Firms
By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026
Regulators propose punitive fines of up to 10 percent of revenue for security breaches and a bank-led model for won-backed stablecoins under upcoming Phase 2 legislation.
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