Cryptocurrency

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Unveils Rules for Crypto Margin Trading, Perps, and Market Making

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    The new measures, part of the ASPIRe roadmap, were announced at the Consensus 2026 conference and aim to boost liquidity for licensed crypto firms.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan Proposes Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Crypto Exchanges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

    FSA outlines a three-pronged plan of firm-level duties, industry collaboration, and public support to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

    Trading & Investment

    HK Family Office Count Surpasses 3,380 Amid New Tax Break Plans

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

    A new study shows significant growth as officials plan to expand tax incentives to cover digital assets and private credit, bolstering the city's wealth hub status.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam Proposes to Impose 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transactions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2026

    Vietnam’s MOF has drafted rules that outline stricter licensing requirements for exchanges as the country moves to formalise and regulate its crypto market.

    Credit Risk

    Korea FSS to Targets Consumer Protection, Virtual Assets in 2026 Work Plan

    By Editors | 10/02/2026

    The regulator will shift to pre-emptive supervision of financial product design, manage real estate risks, and establish new frameworks for virtual assets and AI.

    AI Risk & Governance

    IOSCO Targets AI Governance, Private Markets and Non-Bank Resilience in 2026 Workplan

    By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

    IOSCO outlines plans for AI supervisory toolkits, crypto assessments and stricter valuation principles for collective investment schemes.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Probes Bithumb After $43 Billion Bitcoin Payout Error

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    The incident, which caused a flash crash and revealed the crediting of "phantom" coins, has exposed internal control failures at Bithumb.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Probes Bithumb Over Misleading Liquidity Claims

    By Mark Johnston | 09/02/2026

    KFTC investigates allegations that Bithumb exaggerated its market position and unfairly altered conditions for a cash giveaway promotion.

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