Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

HK Regulator Proposes to Permit Crypto Investments by Insurers

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The Insurance Authority plans a 100% risk charge for investments in crypto assets and incentives for infrastructure investments.

CBDCs

BOK Resumes CBDC Pilot to Test Distribution of Government Subsidies

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

Bank of Korea is accelerating its digital currency pilot amid a stalled legislative progress on won-denominated stablecoins.

Tokenisation

Sri Lanka SEC Developing Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

By Editors | 23/12/2025

The securities regulator aims to provide a regulated alternative for tech-savvy youth, focusing on investment tokens rather than cryptocurrencies.

Capital Adequacy

HKMA Finalises Prudential Rules for Banks' Crypto Exposures

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The new framework, effective from January 2026, implements Basel standards and sets out detailed capital, liquidity and risk management requirements.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam Orders Plans for National Gold Exchange, Crypto Market Pilot

By Editors | 23/12/2025

Prime Minister directs central bank and finance ministry to draft rules for new national gold exchange and pilot crypto market.

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.