Cryptocurrency

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

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Touts Stability in Business Report, Flags 'Property Connect' Talks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

    New government report details plans for wealth management, digital assets, and a potential 'property connect' that allows Mainland buyers to purchase Hong Kong property.

    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea Forms Task Force to Regulate Crypto Lending

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

    Regulators and exchanges will develop guidelines by August after high-leverage products raised investor protection and legal risk concerns.

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Confirms Plans to Expand Family Office Tax Breaks

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

    The expanded tax breaks will cover transactions in digital assets, emission derivatives/allowances, insurance-linked securities, loans, and private credit investments.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Hit by Theft, Employee Arrested

    By Editors | 31/07/2025

    Police are investigating potential insider involvement after hackers siphoned off USD 44 million from the major Indian exchange.

    Cryptocurrency

    US Releases Crypto Policy Roadmap to Reclaim Global Leadership

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

    The report names Japan and Singapore among the key competitor markets, calls for a revisit of the BCBS crypto standards, and signals an intent to extend the reach of US AML rules.

    Cryptocurrency

    Indonesia Overhauls Crypto Rules, Reclassifies Assets, Hikes Taxes

    By Editors | 31/07/2025

    New rules effective 1 August will double transaction taxes for sellers and reclassify crypto as a financial asset, removing VAT for buyers.

    Cryptocurrency

    Pakistan to Fast-Track Crypto Regulation for Banking and Trade

    By Editors | 31/07/2025

    The government is developing a legal and regulatory framework and plans to issue licences for banks and forex companies to trade virtual assets.

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    Korean Regulators Scrutinise Crypto Lending and Margin Trading Services

    By Editors | 31/07/2025

    Regulators have expressed concerns over high-risk lending products from Upbit and Bithumb, prompting a push for industry self-regulation.

    Stablecoins

    Bank of Korea Forms New Crypto Unit to Oversee Stablecoins

    By Editors | 30/07/2025

    BOK is creating a dedicated team to monitor the market and shape policy as commercial banks prepare to launch won-pegged stablecoins.

    Tokenisation

    Thailand Finalises Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Tokens

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

    New rules exempt government-issued tokens from standard offering requirements and create licensing carve-outs for securities and digital asset firms.

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