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Cryptocurrency
Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Capital Adequacy
HKMA Consults on Crypto-Asset Reporting Rules for Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2025
The regulator has released draft guidance on capital, liquidity, and large exposure reporting to implement the Basel Committee's global crypto standard.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand Enacts Five-Year Tax Exemption Regulation on Crypto Gains
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2025
The regulation, published in the Royal Gazette, is effective for five years and is expected to attract foreign investment while boosting the local digital asset market.
Stablecoins
ICBC, HSBC Joining Race for HK Stablecoin Licences - Report
By Editors | 09/09/2025
The banks have reportedly expressed interest to the HKMA, joining a crowded field vying for one of the first issuer licences.
Stablecoins
Korean Lawmaker Proposes New Bill to Regulate Digital Assets
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025
The proposed bill introduces segmented authorisation system, stablecoin regulations, and domestic ICO framework.
Cryptocurrency
ASIC Takes Crypto 'Financial Product' Definition to High Court
By Editors | 08/09/2025
The regulator will appeal a lower court ruling that a fixed-yield crypto product was not a financial service requiring a licence.
Cryptocurrency
Korea Bans Leveraged Crypto Loans, Caps Rates in New Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2025
Regulators have introduced guidelines for digital asset lending to curb risk, capping interest rates and banning borrowing that exceeds collateral value.
Cryptocurrency
India to Implement OECD Crypto Tax Reporting Framework by 2027
By Editors | 08/09/2025
The move will bring offshore crypto-asset holdings under the tax net, requiring exchanges to automatically share transaction data with global authorities.
Tokenisation
New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenisation Framework
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025
The FMA has launched a consultation on whether New Zealand needs bespoke rules for tokenised financial products.
Cryptocurrency
Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025
The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.
Cryptocurrency
FSC Korea Imposes First Unfair Trading Penalty in Crypto Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025
The FSC has imposed its first fine on unfair virtual asset trading and referred suspects to prosecutors for market manipulation and fraud.
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