Digital Assets

Stablecoins

Korean Card Companies Race to Secure Role in Stablecoin Future

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

Card firms are forming a task force, filing trademarks and engaging with regulators to ensure their participation in the emerging digital currency ecosystem.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Sets Out Details for New Stablecoin Licensing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The HKMA has finalised its new rules for stablecoin issuers, which will take effect from 1 August 2025, with the first licences expected in early 2026.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Vietnam Launches New Blockchain Based Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The National Data Center has unveiled NDAChain, a permissioned blockchain platform to secure digital ID, data verification, and public–private digital services.

Stablecoins

Korean Fintech KONA I Set to Showcase KRW-Backed Stablecoin

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

The stablecoin will feature dual support for both QR code payments and existing credit card payment infrastructure.

Tokenisation

Thailand Finalises Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Tokens

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

New rules exempt government-issued tokens from standard offering requirements and create licensing carve-outs for securities and digital asset firms.

Cryptocurrency

Australian Court Rejects ASIC's Appeal in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

ASIC says the court’s decision highlights challenges in applying Australia’s existing financial services laws to crypto-asset products

Stablecoins

South Korea Moves to Legalise Won-Based Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

Lawmakers have introduced bills to enable Korean won-pegged stablecoins, regulate digital assets, and counter growing dominance of US dollar-backed equivalents.

Payments & Settlements

PayPal Partners With India UPI and China Tenpay on Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

New platform aims to simplify cross-border payments for nearly two billion users. NPCI's Ritesh Shukla said the initiative will significantly expand UPI’s global footprint.

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka to Start Registering Crypto Firms Ahead of FATF Review

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 24/07/2025

The move, driven by an upcoming FATF evaluation, will require VASP registration, but the CBSL stresses it is not legalisation.