Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Minister Signals Support for Integrating Crypto into Mainstream Finance

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Satsuki Katayama pledges government support for integrating digital assets into traditional market infrastructure and cutting taxes to drive the “first year of digitalisation".

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Finalises Sweeping Crypto Data Reporting Rules for 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

Indonesia’s new regulation implements global CARF and amended CRS standards while creating a parallel, broad-reaching domestic reporting regime for tax purposes.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Mulls 20 Percent Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

The FSC is reviewing proposals to classify top exchanges as core infrastructure, potentially forcing founders to divest billions in KRW.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Suspends KuCoin Unit Over Capital Adequacy Breach

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Thai SEC orders halt to operations after exchange’s capital ratio fell below 60 percent of minimum requirement for five consecutive days.