Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Korea's Bithumb Partners With Vietnam Brokerage for Crypto Licence

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2026

Korea's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange signed an MOU with a subsidiary of Vietnam's largest securities firm SSI Securities.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Exchange Announced Plans to Pursue Crypto Derivatives

By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

KRX has announced plans to introduce virtual asset derivatives as part of a strategy to develop Busan into a global financial hub.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong Finalises Capital Rule Changes for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2026

The Insurance Authority has finalised changes to its risk-based capital regime, introducing incentives for infrastructure investment and new rules for digital assets.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Intensifies Crypto Supervision Ahead of AML Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2026

AUSTRAC is launching targeted campaigns into the virtual assets sector as landmark AML reforms expand the scope of regulated activities.

Stablecoins

South Korea Bank Stablecoin Pilot Adopts Post-Quantum Security

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2026

A Korean bank-led stablecoin proof-of-concept is using post-quantum cryptography, setting a potential new security benchmark for digital currency projects.

Tokenisation

Samsung SDS to Build Korea’s Official Security Token Platform

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

Samsung SDS will develop the central infrastructure for the Korea Securities Depository, aligning with a new legal framework set to launch in 2027.

Stablecoins

HKMA Signals Cautious, 'Highly Selective' Path for New Stablecoin Licences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

The regulator will observe the performance of its first two licensees before approving more, stressing a "start steady" approach to ensure risks remain controllable.

DeFi & Web3

DeFi Sector Faces Investor Exodus After High-Profile Hacks

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

Nearly USD 14 billion has been withdrawn from the DeFi space following major hacks that have raised security concerns.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Crypto Sector Warns AML Proposal Will Overwhelm Exchanges

By Mark Johnston | 06/05/2026

An industry alliance has warned that proposed AML rules could trigger an 85-fold surge in suspicious transaction reports and are legally questionable.