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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.

Fintech / Regtech
Japan FSA Proposes Measures to Expand Use of Prepaid Instruments
By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026
The FSA is consulting on proposals to expand the use of prepaid instruments for donations and for certain payments to local governments.

Fintech / Regtech
OJK Indonesia Mandates Stronger IT Governance for Rural Banks
By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026
Indonesia’s OJK has issued new rules requiring rural lenders to overhaul digital security, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Integrates Digital Signature for Seamless FPI Onboarding
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026
SEBI has streamlined FPI registration by embedding Digital Signature Certificate functionality into the application portal, creating an end-to-end digital process.

Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong: New Reporting Rules for Northbound Programme Trading Take Effect
By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026
New guidelines detail reporting thresholds, content requirements, and obligations for investors and brokers engaging in automated trading via Stock Connect.

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.

Market Infrastructure
SEBI Forms Working Group to Chart Technology Roadmap for MIIs
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026
The working group will develop a short- and long-term technology roadmap MIIs, focusing on emerging digital solutions including AI, DLT and tokenisation.
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