Digital Assets

Market Abuse

Korea FSS to Ramp Up Use of AI Combat Unfair Crypto Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

The regulator has launched a real-time monitoring system and an AI-powered analysis platform to detect and investigate market manipulation more efficiently.

Stablecoins

BIS Paper Warns of 'Acute Risks' to EMDEs from Stablecoin Dollarisation

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2026

New paper urges robust regulatory response and international coordination to prevent monetary sovereignty erosion and financial stability risks in emerging economies.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Launches Collaborative Anti-Fraud Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

A new cross-sector alliance has launched a digital platform to combat rising fraud, enabling intelligence sharing between the public and institutions.

AI Risk & Governance

BOK Governor Puts AI, Digital Won at Centre of New Agenda

By Mark Johnston | 06/05/2026

The move is part of new governor Hyun Song Shin's broader push for a revamped financial stability framework, digital innovation, and structural reform.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Task Force Targets Crypto and Hawala in KRW 600 Billion FX Probe

By Editors | 05/05/2026

A multi-agency task force has identified sophisticated schemes using virtual accounts, crypto, and trade mis-invoicing to launder funds and evade taxes.

Emerging Prudential Risks

ASEAN+3 to Bolster Financial Safety Net Amid Rising Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2026

Ministers and governors have endorsed a roadmap for a paid-in capital structure for the CMIM and new work on cross-border digital payments.

Capital Adequacy

HKMA Proposes Capital Rule Changes for Basel Alignment, Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2026

The proposed amendments aim to harmonise with international standards and provide clarity on the capital treatment for stablecoin issuers.

Payments & Settlements

ASEAN+3 to Deepen Dialogue on Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The new process will focus on retail and wholesale payment linkages, while addressing regulatory fragmentation and stablecoin risks.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korean Court Halts Bithumb's Six-Month Business Suspension

By Mark Johnston | 05/05/2026

A Seoul court has granted an injunction against a partial business ban, escalating a legal battle between regulators and major cryptocurrency exchanges over AML rules.