Digital Assets

Structural Regulation

SFC Chief Outlines Five-Point Strategy for Maintaining Market Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

Julia Leung warns against complacency amid market buoyancy, outlining a five-point strategy for APAC to build resilience through technology and collaboration.

Cryptocurrency

Korea’s Crypto Exchange Ownership Cap Faces Constitutional Challenge

By Mark Johnston | 06/03/2026

A plan to cap shareholder stakes at 20% has been delayed and faces warnings it may infringe on property rights.

Stablecoins

South Korea Discusses 'Phase 2' Crypto Law, Stablecoin Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

A government committee has reviewed proposals for a new Digital Asset Basic Act, including rules for stablecoins and exchange liability.

Tokenisation

Korea Launches Council to Detail Security Token Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

A new public-private body will design rules for issuance, distribution, and on-chain settlement ahead of the 2027 legal implementation.

Trading & Investment

Korea's Nextrade Marks One Year Since Launch, Eyes Further Expansion

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

After capturing nearly 30% of stock trading value in its first year, Korea's new ATS faces calls to ease market share caps and permit full night trading.

Custody & Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure Majors Call for Global Standards to Unlock Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

Report by DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream and BCG warns fragmentation risks stalling digital asset adoption and urges regulatory harmonisation to ensure interoperability.

Cryptocurrency

Japan’s FSA Reviews Memecoin Using PM’s Name, Takaichi Denies Involvement

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Japan’s FSA is investigating potential rule breaches after a Solana-based memecoin linked to PM Sanae Takaichi briefly surged in value and then collapsed.

Anti-Money Laundering

Cross-Border Crime Demands Regional Response: AUSTRAC Chief

By Nathan Lynch | 05/03/2026

We need near real-time intelligence sharing that operates regionally rather than just domestically, Brendan Thomas said at Regulation Asia's Fraud & Financial Crime Australia conference.

Stablecoins

Sony Bank and JPYC Explore Direct Stablecoin Integration

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

Japan’s Sony Bank and stablecoin issuer JPYC will explore integrating bank deposits with blockchain infrastructure for seamless digital asset transactions.