Digital Assets

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Korean Think Tank Calls for Reforms to Help Crypto Sector Develop

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

    The report, published by a think tank associated with Korbit, says South Korea trails the US and EU, where banks can invest in crypto firms.

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    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong to Set High Bar for Issuing Stablecoin Licences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

    HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said only a “handful” of licences will likely be granted, reflecting the regulator’s “cautious approach” and the need for user protection.

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    Cryptocurrency

    FSC Korea Preparing Measures to Enable Spot Crypto ETFs

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The FSC informed a government committee that it will prepare measures for introducing virtual asset spot ETFs in Korea.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Crypto Exchanges to List Own Tokens

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2025

    The SEC proposes to permit crypto exchanges to list tokens issued by themselves or their affiliates, subject to enhanced disclosure and monitoring requirements.

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    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong Examining Potential for Yuan-Backed Stablecoin

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

    Christopher Hui said risks must be studied, taking into consideration the Mainland’s monetary policy direction and yuan internationalisation roadmap.

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    Stablecoins

    BOK Governor Expresses No Objection to Stablecoin Issuance

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

    Lee Chang-yong says a won stablecoin is “necessary”, but continues to warn that it could end up increasing demand for USD-based stablecoins.

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    DeFi & Web3

    Report Urges Swift Action to Cement Hong Kong’s Status as Web3 Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2025

    New report by Web3 Harbour and PwC outlines several key enablers for Hong Kong to become a global financial centre for Web3 and digital assets.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    FATF Calls for Stronger Global Response to Proliferation Financing Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2025

    New FATF report calls for global action to prevent the misuse of financial channels, including crypto, to bypass UN sanctions and fund weapons programmes.

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    Stablecoins

    Vietnam, UAE to Launch Blockchain-based Digital Finance Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

    Entities from both countries have signed a wide-ranging agreement to modernise payments, settlements and data capabilities in Vietnam.

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    Cryptocurrency

    FSC Korea to Investigate Fees Charged by Crypto Exchanges

    By Editors | 20/06/2025

    FSC to scrutinise cryptocurrency exchange fees, seeking to lower trading costs in line with President Lee Jae-myung’s agenda.

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