Cryptocurrency

Custody & Infrastructure

SC Malaysia Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Broking Services

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

The new framework requires strict operational readiness, client asset protection, and third-party validation for licensed brokers.

Stablecoins

Malaysia Actively Testing Ringgit-based Stablecoins in Sandbox

By Editors | 06/02/2026

BNM is assessing 30-35 digital asset proposals in its sandbox, aiming to create guardrails for innovation and consumer protection.

Market Abuse

Korea Hands Down First Prison Sentence Under New Virtual Asset Law

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

A Seoul court has jailed a crypto executive for market manipulation in the first conviction under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Fintech Industry Opposes Proposed Crypto Exchange Ownership Cap

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

Industry body warns the 15-20% limit will stifle innovation and suggests market-friendly governance alternatives instead.

Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Pushes Ahead with Strict Crypto Tax Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

Legislative proposals confirm per-account penalties and personal liability for directors, despite industry warnings of unworkable compliance burdens.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia, UK, US Target Iran with Sanctions Over Protester Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

The coordinated measures impose asset freezes and travel bans on officials and entities for human rights abuses and sanctions evasion.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India Dismantles Cybercrime Rings Laundering Millions via Crypto, Real Estate

By Editors | 03/02/2026

Indian agencies, with FBI and Interpol support, have raided networks using call centres and crypto to defraud international victims.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Bans Banks From Dealing with Unregistered Crypto Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

New rules prohibit dealings with unlicensed virtual asset service providers and restrict retail customer access to offshore platforms.