Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Sets Crypto Trader Whitelist, Pledges Severe Penalties for Unlicensed Activity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The OJK has published a list of 29 authorised crypto firms and detailed potential 10-year prison sentences for illegal operators.

Capital Adequacy

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

Cryptocurrency

India Grants Regulatory Approval for Coinbase Stake in CoinDCX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The CCI approval follows Coinbase's recent financial intelligence unit registration as it targets a full relaunch with rupee services in 2026.

Stablecoins

HK Official Offers Update on Next Phases of Digital Assets Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

Hong Kong plans 2026 bill for digital asset dealers and custodians, with first stablecoin issuer licences anticipated in early 2026.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Formally Launches International Financial Centre Project

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The project will have hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, introducing new rules on capital flows, tax, and land.

Resolution & Recovery

Cambodia Unveils New Financial Sector Strategy for 2025-2030

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

New five-year plan details 866 measures to bolster resilience, with a focus on digitalisation, de-dollarisation, and sustainable finance.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan FSC to Target Fraud, VASP Risks in 2026 Examinations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The examinations plan for 2026 signals a heightened focus on financial crime and mis-selling, while introducing key new requirements for VASPs and cloud security.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Warns Against 'Reckless' Competition in Asset Management Industry

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin urges CEOs to end self-cannibalising competition while industry leaders request policy support for virtual asset products.