Digital Assets

    Tokenisation

    Maybank Pilots On-Chain FX for MYR-SGD Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    Maybank has used its permissioned blockchain for a near real-time tokenised deposit and FX transaction with a corporate client.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Korea FSS Set to Launch Investigations Unit, Sanction Crypto Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    FSS Governor also warned of mis-selling risks in overseas private debt and confirms internal control flaws at Bithumb crypto exchange.

    Stablecoins

    Ripple to Pilot Stablecoin in Singapore's Trade Finance Sandbox

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

    The project, part of the MAS BLOOM initiative, will test programmable cross-border payments tied to on-chain shipment verification with Unloq.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Warns KuCoin Amid Broader Crypto Oversight Push

    By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

    The regulator has flagged several offshore platforms for unregistered services ahead of planned legislative changes to strengthen its enforcement powers.

    Cryptocurrency

    HashKey Launches ETH Staking for Retail and Institutional Clients in Hong Kong

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

    This is the first time an independent node model for staking has been introduced on a licenced trading platform in Hong Kong.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Indian Authorities Arrest Suspect Linked to Myanmar Crypto Scam Ring

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    The arrest of a key suspect in a human trafficking network forcing victims into crypto fraud highlights a growing challenge for regional financial crime enforcement.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Hong Kong Charges 10 More in HKD 1.6 Billion JPEX Crypto Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

    The individuals face money laundering charges and have been remanded in custody as the city-wide investigation into the platform continues.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Vietnam Authorities Arrest Crypto Exchange Executives in Fraud Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    The executives have been accused of manipulating token prices and appropriating assets in a scheme that allegedly raised billions from investors.

    Stablecoins

    Stablecoin Flows Pose Risks to FX Markets and Financial Stability: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

    New paper finds stablecoin demand can depreciate local currencies and raise dollar funding costs, posing risks to financial stability.

    Tokenisation

    Korea Probes Nextrade Over Tech Theft; FSC Halts STO Licence

    By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

    The antitrust watchdog is investigating allegations of technology misappropriation, prompting the FSC to suspend the firm's STO licence review.

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