Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan Enacts Landmark Virtual Asset Service Act

By Editors | 01/07/2026

The new law introduces a full licensing regime for VASPs, strict rules for stablecoin issuers including a ban on yields, and heavy penalties for market manipulation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Opens Proposed Foundational Financial Law for Public Consultation

By Mark Johnston | 01/07/2026

A new draft law aims to bring all financial activities under supervision, strengthen Party leadership, and establish a 'bottom-line' mechanism to prevent systemic risk.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea Tightens New Start Fund with Crypto, Unlisted Stock Checks

By Editors | 01/07/2026

Rules for the state-run debt restructuring fund will be enhanced to prevent moral hazard and better target support for small businesses and the self-employed.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thai SEC Proposes Risk Management Rules for Digital Asset Transfers

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2026

The securities regulator has launched a consultation on draft ‘Travel Rule’ requirements for digital asset firms to manage money laundering and cybercrime risks.

CBDCs

China Proposes Major Overhaul of Central Bank Law

By Mark Johnston | 01/07/2026

The draft law, the first major revision in over two decades, would grant legal status to the digital yuan and formalise a ‘dual-pillar’ policy framework.

Structural Regulation

Firms Increasingly Plan Expansion in APAC, but Selectively, ASIFMA Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2026

New report finds two-thirds of firms plan to expand in APAC, prioritising markets with regulatory clarity and established infrastructure.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Proposes Sweeping Law to Combat Online Gambling

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

The bill introduces stringent financial surveillance measures, AI-powered monitoring, and harsh penalties for operators, payment providers, and technology firms.

Data Privacy

Korea Fines Bithumb for Cross-Border Data Violations

By Mark Johnston | 30/06/2026

The KRW 210 million penalty comes with new privacy guidelines for the blockchain industry, signalling heightened scrutiny of data handling practices.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS to Launch Finance Institute to Scale AI and Tokenisation

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

MAS will establish a new institute to accelerate technology adoption, providing industry toolkits, sandboxes, and a knowledge hub.