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.

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    Stablecoins

    Korean Banks Seeking Reforms to Enter Digital Assets Business

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

    The KFB has recommended that credible banks be allowed to issue stablecoins and provide digital asset custody services.

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    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.

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    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong to Set High Bar for Issuing Stablecoin Licences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

    HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said only a “handful” of licences will likely be granted, reflecting the regulator’s “cautious approach” and the need for user protection.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Korea FSS Considers Inspections of Korbit Over Trading Suspension

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    The FSS is said to be investigating the cause of a 12-hour trading and services suspension at crypto exchange Korbit.

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    Tokenisation

    DTIF Urges Malaysia SC to Adopt DTI Standard for Tokenised Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

    The DTI Foundation said the use of the ISO 24165 DTI standard in disclosures will enhance investor protection and market integrity.

    Stablecoins

    South Korean Lawmakers Propose Stricter Stablecoin Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

    New “Digital Asset Innovation Act” proposes higher capital requirements for stablecoin issuers and the establishment of a new committee under the FSC.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Announces Five-Year Tax Exemption for Crypto Trading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

    Thailand waives capital gains and VAT on crypto transactions for five years to “stimulate the digital asset economy”.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    BNM Launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub to Boost Fintech

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

    Simultaneously, the CFIL, a collaborative platform to develop new financial solutions for climate-related projects is “open for business”.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Custodian Capital Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    The SEC is proposing to ease capital rules for digital asset custodians, while strengthening client asset safeguarding rules.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Bitget and Bybit Consider Move Away from Singapore: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

    Both firms, which operate in Singapore without a full licence, are considering reassigning staff to Dubai or Hong Kong.

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