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.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thailand SEC Eases Capital Requirements For Digital Asset Custodians

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

    The SEC has lowered capital requirements and set a zero-risk weighting for certain digital tokens to reduce costs and encourage domestic custody services.

    Cryptocurrency

    MAS Grants Straits Millennium Licence to Offer Crypto Services

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The MPI license will enable Straits Millennium to provide regulated cryptocurrency trading services to institutional clients.

    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea to Issue CARF Implementation Rules This Month - Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2025

    New rules will require Korean VASPs to automatically share cross-border transaction data with foreign tax authorities, covering all activities from 2026.

    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regime Attracts 77 Expressions of Interest

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The HKMA has received expressions of interest from banks, tech firms, securities firms and asset managers, among others.

    Tokenisation

    Koscom Adds Seventh Partner for Korean Security Token Platform

    By Editors | 30/08/2025

    The collaboration aims to build standardised market infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing stability for the developing security token ecosystem.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Capital Gains

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    This makes Thailand one of the first countries in the world to set clear tax rules for digital asset trading, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.

    Cybersecurity

    ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

    In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

    Stablecoins

    Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam to Formalise Capital and Transparency Rules for Crypto Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

    The Law on Digital Technology Industry and a draft finance ministry resolution set out requirements that take effect from early 2026.

    Cryptocurrency

    Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Establish National Bitcoin Reserve

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

    A new bill directs the BSP to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin over five years and hold it for two decades to diversify national assets.

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