Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Korea Exchange Pushes Market Upgrade, Prepares for Crypto ETFs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

KRX is boosting market surveillance and planning new products, including crypto ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchange Korbit for AML Failures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

KoFIU cited widespread customer due diligence failures, dealings with unregistered overseas platforms, and inadequate risk assessments.

CBDCs

RBI Flags Fintech Risks and Pushes CBDCs in Financial Stability Report

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

The RBI warns of rising unsecured fintech lending, NBFC stress, and global vulnerabilities in its biannual report.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea's Anti-Voice Phishing Crackdown Shows Early Success

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Fraud losses have fallen in recent months following a government crackdown that includes new liability rules for financial firms and enhanced detection platforms.

Custody & Infrastructure

Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

Custody & Infrastructure

Taiwan Proposes Allowing Securities Firms as Custodians for Managed Futures

By Editors | 30/12/2025

The move aims to increase choice and promote business development in a custody market currently served only by banks.

CBDCs

China to Make Digital Yuan Interest-Bearing in Major Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

New rules reclassify the e-CNY as a commercial bank deposit, subjecting it to reserve requirements and deposit insurance from 2026.

Custody & Infrastructure

Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.