Digital Assets

Stablecoins

EU Commission Launches Major Review of MiCA Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

The European Commission is seeking feedback on its crypto rules, with a focus on stablecoins, DeFi, and international competitiveness.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea Tax Service to Overhaul Crypto Seizure System After Theft

By Editors | 25/05/2026

The National Tax Service is revamping its procedures for seizing and holding digital assets following a KRW 6 billion security breach.

Cryptocurrency

India Parliament Panel Alarms Over Crypto Capital Flight

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

A key parliamentary committee is studying global regulatory models after its chairman described billions of rupees flowing out of the country as “very alarming.”

CBDCs

BOK Advances Deposit Token Pilot with KRW 1.7 Billion Consulting Project

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2026

The central bank is accelerating its CBDC-based deposit token pilot with a major consulting project, moving ahead while stablecoin legislation remains stalled.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City Launches Maritime Finance Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

The new ecosystem aims to repatriate USD 300 billion in annual financial flows through a regulatory sandbox and new international legal frameworks.

Cybersecurity

Korea Expands Bug Bounty Programme to Crypto, Insurance Firms

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2026

The annual programme has more than doubled its scope to include 70 firms, with rewards of up to KRW 10 million per vulnerability.

Tokenisation

Pakistan Explores Tokenisation of Sovereign Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 24/05/2026

The finance ministry, central bank, and new virtual asset regulator are coordinating on a plan to issue government debt on a regulated blockchain.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Calls for Global Action on Digital Assets to Combat Terror Financing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/05/2026

Hong Kong’s finance chief has urged jurisdictions to implement international standards for digital assets and enhance cooperation to prevent their use in illicit finance.

Cryptocurrency

SC Malaysia Overhauls Digital Asset Exchanges Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2026

The SC has revised its DAX framework, introducing a liberalised listing process alongside stricter prudential and governance requirements for operators.