Digital Assets

Cybersecurity

Japan Proposes Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Crypto Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

FSA outlines a three-pronged plan of firm-level duties, industry collaboration, and public support to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

Trading & Investment

HK Family Office Count Surpasses 3,380 Amid New Tax Break Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

A new study shows significant growth as officials plan to expand tax incentives to cover digital assets and private credit, bolstering the city's wealth hub status.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam Proposes to Impose 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2026

Vietnam’s MOF has drafted rules that outline stricter licensing requirements for exchanges as the country moves to formalise and regulate its crypto market.

Credit Risk

Korea FSS to Targets Consumer Protection, Virtual Assets in 2026 Work Plan

By Editors | 10/02/2026

The regulator will shift to pre-emptive supervision of financial product design, manage real estate risks, and establish new frameworks for virtual assets and AI.

AI Risk & Governance

IOSCO Targets AI Governance, Private Markets and Non-Bank Resilience in 2026 Workplan

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

IOSCO outlines plans for AI supervisory toolkits, crypto assessments and stricter valuation principles for collective investment schemes.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Secures Major Insurer Backing for Digital Trade Documents

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

Key P&I Club approval for four platforms and a new incentive programme aim to accelerate eBL adoption in shipping.

Stablecoins

NH NongHyup Bank Advances Won Stablecoin Plans with Fireblocks

By Editors | 09/02/2026

The bank and digital asset firm are exploring a trust-based model for a potential Korean won stablecoin and are already collaborating on a tax refund PoC.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Probes Bithumb After $43 Billion Bitcoin Payout Error

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

The incident, which caused a flash crash and revealed the crediting of "phantom" coins, has exposed internal control failures at Bithumb.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.