Digital Assets

Tokenisation

KRX, Nextrade Tipped to Win New STO Licences in Korea

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The FSC's sub-committee has reportedly selected the two groups to run the new OTC exchanges, but the regulator says a final decision is still pending.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Arrests, Extradites Prince Group’s Chen Zhi to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The extradition to China on Tuesday follows a months-long joint investigation, amid US charges and a wave of regional asset seizures and regulatory actions.

Custody & Infrastructure

Cambodia Approves Draft Framework for Digital Asset Business Licensing

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

Cambodia’s FSA Council has approved a draft proclamation establishing licensing requirements and operational obligations for digital asset service providers.

Cybersecurity

Korea Proposes to Ramp Up Penalties for Security Breaches at Crypto Firms

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

Regulators propose punitive fines of up to 10 percent of revenue for security breaches and a bank-led model for won-backed stablecoins under upcoming Phase 2 legislation.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Minister Signals Support for Integrating Crypto into Mainstream Finance

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Satsuki Katayama pledges government support for integrating digital assets into traditional market infrastructure and cutting taxes to drive the “first year of digitalisation".

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Finalises Sweeping Crypto Data Reporting Rules for 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

Indonesia’s new regulation implements global CARF and amended CRS standards while creating a parallel, broad-reaching domestic reporting regime for tax purposes.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Mulls 20 Percent Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

The FSC is reviewing proposals to classify top exchanges as core infrastructure, potentially forcing founders to divest billions in KRW.

Capital Adequacy

Thai SEC Suspends KuCoin Unit Over Capital Adequacy Breach

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Thai SEC orders halt to operations after exchange’s capital ratio fell below 60 percent of minimum requirement for five consecutive days.

AI Risk & Governance

HK Regulators in Talks on Cross-Sector 'Fintech 2030' Plan - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

HKMA to work with securities and insurance watchdogs on a new five-year plan focusing on AI, data, and tokenisation.