Crypto / Digital Assets

Securities / Derivatives

China Bans Unapproved Yuan Stablecoins, Sets Rules for Asset Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

New rules prohibit issuance of CNY-pegged stablecoins without approval and create a regulated pathway for real-world asset tokenisation, imposing new duties on financial institutions.

AML / KYC

Korea to Grant FIU Powers to Freeze Accounts in AML Overhaul

By Mark Johnston | 06/02/2026

The plan will also expand the crypto “travel rule”, impose AML duties on stablecoin issuers, and target lawyers and accountants to meet FATF standards.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Broking Services

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

The new framework requires strict operational readiness, client asset protection, and third-party validation for licensed brokers.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Actively Testing Ringgit-based Stablecoins in Sandbox

By Editors | 06/02/2026

BNM is assessing 30-35 digital asset proposals in its sandbox, aiming to create guardrails for innovation and consumer protection.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Fund Industry Could Double With Tokenisation: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

Whitepaper from BCG, Aptos Labs and Hang Seng Bank outlines a policy and technology roadmap for token-based finance.

Enforcement

Korea Hands Down First Prison Sentence Under New Virtual Asset Law

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

A Seoul court has jailed a crypto executive for market manipulation in the first conviction under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act.

Enforcement

US Jails Chinese National for 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Laundering Scheme

By Editors | 05/02/2026

Jingliang Su was sentenced to nearly four years for laundering funds from scams run from Cambodian centres through the Bahamas using Tether.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Targeting Non-Bank Risks, Crypto and Payments in 2026 Agenda

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The work plan includes assessments on AI adoption, stablecoin risks and crisis preparedness, as regulators seek to adapt oversight to evolving financial markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Fintech Industry Opposes Proposed Crypto Exchange Ownership Cap

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

Industry body warns the 15-20% limit will stifle innovation and suggests market-friendly governance alternatives instead.