Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Japan Minister Signals Support for Integrating Crypto into Mainstream Finance

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Satsuki Katayama pledges government support for integrating digital assets into traditional market infrastructure and cutting taxes to drive the “first year of digitalisation".

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Finalises Sweeping Crypto Data Reporting Rules for 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

Indonesia’s new regulation implements global CARF and amended CRS standards while creating a parallel, broad-reaching domestic reporting regime for tax purposes.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Mulls 20 Percent Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

The FSC is reviewing proposals to classify top exchanges as core infrastructure, potentially forcing founders to divest billions in KRW.

Capital Adequacy

Thai SEC Suspends KuCoin Unit Over Capital Adequacy Breach

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Thai SEC orders halt to operations after exchange’s capital ratio fell below 60 percent of minimum requirement for five consecutive days.

Cryptocurrency

SFC Fines Saxo Capital Markets Over Virtual Asset Product Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The SFC cites multi-year breaches in client suitability, due diligence, and platform controls for products improperly offered to retail investors.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Exchange Pushes Market Upgrade, Prepares for Crypto ETFs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

KRX is boosting market surveillance and planning new products, including crypto ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchange Korbit for AML Failures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

KoFIU cited widespread customer due diligence failures, dealings with unregistered overseas platforms, and inadequate risk assessments.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea's Anti-Voice Phishing Crackdown Shows Early Success

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Fraud losses have fallen in recent months following a government crackdown that includes new liability rules for financial firms and enhanced detection platforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.