Fintech / Regtech

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches Crackdown on Online Capital Market Misinformation

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The CAC and the securities regulator are targeting accounts fabricating IPO policies and using AI to generate fake news.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Finalises Prudential Rules for Banks' Crypto Exposures

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The new framework, effective from January 2026, implements Basel standards and sets out detailed capital, liquidity and risk management requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Orders Plans for National Gold Exchange, Crypto Market Pilot

By Editors | 23/12/2025

Prime Minister directs central bank and finance ministry to draft rules for new national gold exchange and pilot crypto market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Sets Crypto Trader Whitelist, Pledges Severe Penalties for Unlicensed Activity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The OJK has published a list of 29 authorised crypto firms and detailed potential 10-year prison sentences for illegal operators.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Grants Regulatory Approval for Coinbase Stake in CoinDCX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The CCI approval follows Coinbase's recent financial intelligence unit registration as it targets a full relaunch with rupee services in 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Official Offers Update on Next Phases of Digital Assets Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

Hong Kong plans 2026 bill for digital asset dealers and custodians, with first stablecoin issuer licences anticipated in early 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia, Laos Launch 2nd Phase of Cross-border QR Payment Link

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

Travellers from Laos can now use their local currency to pay at Cambodian merchants, completing the bilateral payment corridor.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX’s OTC Clear Details 2026 Risk and System Upgrades

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The clearing house will introduce new margin estimation tools, an optional client margin buffer, and an enhanced HKD settlement workflow.