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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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