Digital Assets

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Bithumb Becomes First Korean Crypto Firm to Adopt Post-Quantum Security

    By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

    South Korean virtual asset exchange Bithumb is implementing post-quantum cryptography to align with the government's cryptographic transition policy.

    Cryptocurrency

    Top Japanese Brokerages Preparing to Enter Crypto Exchange Market - Reports

    By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

    Nomura, Daiwa, and SMBC Nikko are preparing to enter the crypto market ahead of planned regulatory reforms.

    Tokenisation

    SBI Holdings Launches Blockchain-based Security Token Bond for Retail

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/02/2026

    The first-of-its-kind capital markets product combines fixed-income returns with cryptocurrency incentives.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Stolen Bitcoin Returned to South Korean Prosecutors - Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    Authorities believe the thief returned 320.88 BTC because of prosecutors' efforts to coordinate with crypto exchanges to prevent any cash-outs.

    KYC & CDD

    Korean AML Regulator Loses Court Appeal Over Crypto Fine

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    A Seoul court has rejected KoFIU's appeal over a KRW 2 billion fine in a ruling that has broader implications on larger case involving Upbit.

    Stablecoins

    HK Lawmaker Proposes to Uses Stablecoin for Stimulus Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

    A policy proposal links government consumption vouchers to Hong Kong's new stablecoin licensing regime, aiming to boost Web3 adoption and the economy.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Korea FSS Extends Probe into Bithumb Error Payment Incident

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    Regulators have extended their inspection of Bithumb and expanded the team looking into the firm's $40 billion erroneous payment incident.

    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Issues First Virtual Assets Licence in Almost Eight Months

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

    Victory Fintech and VDX Custody secure licences for trading and custody, with the group

    Market Abuse

    Korea Deploying AI and Nvidia GPUs to Combat Crypto Manipulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

    The FSS is upgrading its VISTA surveillance platform in response to a surge in suspicious transactions and illegal cross-border remittances.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea: Mirae Asset Group to Acquire Cryptocurrency Exchange Korbit

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

    The $93mn deal marks the first time a traditional financial institution in South Korea will have a crypto exchange as a subsidiary.

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