Custody & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

Korea Confirms 2027 Launch of Crypto Tax Policy, Despite Critics

By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

The government will proceed with a 22 percent tax on crypto gains, despite criticism over fairness and the readiness of enforcement systems.

Cryptocurrency

Korea's Bithumb Partners With Vietnam Brokerage for Crypto Licence

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2026

Korea's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange signed an MOU with a subsidiary of Vietnam's largest securities firm SSI Securities.

Stablecoins

South Korea Bank Stablecoin Pilot Adopts Post-Quantum Security

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2026

A Korean bank-led stablecoin proof-of-concept is using post-quantum cryptography, setting a potential new security benchmark for digital currency projects.

Tokenisation

Samsung SDS to Build Korea’s Official Security Token Platform

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

Samsung SDS will develop the central infrastructure for the Korea Securities Depository, aligning with a new legal framework set to launch in 2027.

Stablecoins

HKMA Signals Cautious, 'Highly Selective' Path for New Stablecoin Licences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

The regulator will observe the performance of its first two licensees before approving more, stressing a "start steady" approach to ensure risks remain controllable.

Custody & Infrastructure

ASIC Calls for Digital Asset Licence Applications by 30 June Deadline

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

ASIC has warned firms they must apply for a licence by 30 June 2026 or face significant penalties as a no-action period ends.

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan Lawmaker Urges Government to Consider Bitcoin Reserves

By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

A report advocating for Bitcoin as a strategic asset has been formally presented to Taiwan’s premier and central bank governor.

Stablecoins

Woori Bank and MoonPay Partner on Won-Backed Stablecoin

By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

Crypto payments firm MoonPay signed an MOU with one of Korea’s largest banks to build global infrastructure for KRW-denominated stablecoins.

Tokenisation

ICMA, ISLA Publish Standardised Annex for Digital Bond Repos

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/05/2026

The new legal framework aims to promote consistency for securities financing transactions involving natively-issued digital bonds on distributed ledger technology.