Custody & Infrastructure

    Coverage of regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends in the secure storage and management of digital assets for institutions and retail investors.

    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Directs KRX to Enhance Delisting and Surveillance Mechanisms

    By Editors | 13/01/2026

    Regulator directs KRX to accelerate delisting of underperforming firms and enhance market surveillance, signalling a push for market integrity.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

    The Da Nang IFC will act as a regulatory sandbox for innovative financial models, including digital assets and sustainable finance.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam Sets Mid-January Deadline for Licensing of Crypto Exchanges

    By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

    Vietnam’s Prime Minister instructs regulators to approve five pilot exchanges under a sandbox regime with strict capital and ownership requirements.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korea Unveils FX, Capital Market Reform Roadmap for MSCI Upgrade

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

    Regulators detailed plans for 24-hour FX trading, easier investor access, and spot crypto ETFs under new "2026 Economic Growth Strategy".

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Cambodia Approves Draft Framework for Digital Asset Business Licensing

    By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

    Cambodia’s FSA Council has approved a draft proclamation establishing licensing requirements and operational obligations for digital asset service providers.

    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.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

    Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Taiwan Proposes Allowing Securities Firms as Custodians for Managed Futures

    By Editors | 30/12/2025

    The move aims to increase choice and promote business development in a custody market currently served only by banks.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.

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