Digital Assets

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Tech and AI Fuelling Scam Hubs in Myanmar - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2026

Investigation reveals how AI, satellite internet, and cloud services from US firms are powering billion-dollar fraud operations based in Southeast Asia.

CBDCs

BOK Details Vision for Unified Ledger, Eyes Tokenised Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

BOK Governor Hyun Song Shin presented the results of "Project Hangang", detailing a system that preserves the two-tier monetary structure and enables programmable payments.

Stablecoins

Malaysian Fintech PeerHive Shuts Down, Exits SC Sandbox

By Editors | 06/07/2026

A participant in the SC's inaugural sandbox has ceased operations, blaming delays in the availability of approved stablecoins and a lack of funding.

Stablecoins

UK Finalises Crypto Regime, Undercuts EU on Stablecoin Capital

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2026

The FCA has diluted capital and disclosure rules in its crypto framework, setting a more industry-friendly tone following feedback from the sector.

CBDCs

Philippines to Develop Strategic Roadmap for Wholesale CBDC

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

The strategic roadmap will focus on securities settlement and cross-border payments, following Project Agila experiments.

Stablecoins

Global Giants and Asian Firms Launch Open USD Stablecoin Network

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

A new consortium of over 140 firms, including major Korean players, has launched a dollar-pegged stablecoin for business payments.

Cryptocurrency

FSS Korea Urges Crypto Firms to Tighten Internal Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

The regulator urged crypto firms to embed strong governance and risk management as South Korea prepares a new digital asset regulatory framework.

Cryptocurrency

Hundreds of Crypto Firms Exit EU as MiCA Deadline Ends

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2026

The end of the 18-month transitional period leaves only a fraction of previously registered firms authorised to operate.

Tokenisation

Tokenisation in EMDE Markets Faces Regulatory, Infrastructure Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2026

New report finds that while tokenisation offers emerging economies a chance to leapfrog legacy systems, progress is stalled by regulatory uncertainty and infrastructure gaps.