Digital Assets

Stablecoins

Japan Approves Stablecoin Issuer as Funds Transfer Service Provider

By Editors | 21/08/2025

Japanese fintech JPYC Inc has become the first company to obtain a licence under Japan's revised Payment Services Act to issue a regulated JPY-pegged stablecoin.

Stablecoins

BOK Backs Cautious, Bank-Led Approach to Stablecoin Issuance

By Editors | 20/08/2025

BOK Governor Lee Chang-yong advocates for bank-centric stablecoin issuance, seeking to curb financial risks and disruption ahead of new regulations.

Cryptocurrency

Korean Regulators Halt New Crypto Lending Services Amid Risk Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The FSC and FSS have ordered crypto exchanges to stop offering new virtual asset loans until formal guidelines to protect users are established.

Capital Adequacy

Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.

Stablecoins

FSC Korea to Unveil Bill for KRW Stablecoin in October - Report

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The FSC will introduce a government bill outlining issuance and management rules, accelerating the country's digital asset legislation.

Cryptocurrency

China Merchants Bank Arm Launches Regulated Crypto Trading in Hong Kong

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The move makes it the first Chinese bank-affiliated firm to offer such services, targeting professional investors under SFC regulations.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Expands QRIS Network to Japan, Begins China Trial

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The move marks the QRIS payment system's first expansion beyond the ASEAN region, with trials also underway to link with China.

Cybersecurity

Indonesia Issues Cybersecurity Rules for Crypto Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2025

New rules mandate zero-trust architecture and cold wallet storage to bolster security and protect investors in the growing sector.

Stablecoins

Japan Set to Authorise First Yen-Backed Stablecoin - Reports

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The FSA is expected to approve JPYC's token this autumn, requiring full collateralisation and creating a potential new buyer for government bonds.