Cryptocurrency

Custody & Infrastructure

SC Malaysia Consults on Overhauling Digital Asset Exchange Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

SC proposes tighter asset safeguards, higher capital requirements, and a faster listing process for regulated digital asset exchanges.

Custody & Infrastructure

Hong Kong Consults on Virtual Asset Rules for OTC Dealing and Custodians

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025

FSTB and SFC are consulting on virtual asset regulatory regimes for OTC trading services and custodian services.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea Seizes Cryptocurrency from Unregistered Exchanges

By Editors | 27/06/2025

South Korean authorities seized KRW 4.5 billion in cryptocurrency from unregistered exchanges in a crackdown on illicit activities.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Calls on Jurisdictions to Bolster Efforts on Crypto Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

FATF issued its latest progress report on the implementation of AML/CFT measures for virtual assets and a best practice paper for Travel Rule implementation.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Issues Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

The new policy statement introduces the “LEAP” framework, building on the first policy statement issued in October 2022.

Cryptocurrency

Mainland Broker Guotai Junan Secures Hong Kong Crypto Approval

By Editors | 26/06/2025

Guotai Junan has become the first mainland brokerage to receive the SFC’s approval to provide crypto trading services.

PEPs & Sanctions

The Nobitex Hack: A New Frontier in Geopolitical Crypto Warfare

By Nathan Lynch | 26/06/2025

The attack on Iran’s Nobitex exchange signals a new era of politically motivated crypto hacks, posing unique challenges for risk and compliance teams.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korean Think Tank Calls for Reforms to Help Crypto Sector Develop

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

The report, published by a think tank associated with Korbit, says South Korea trails the US and EU, where banks can invest in crypto firms.