Digital Assets

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Police Launch Probe into Polymarket Users

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2026

The country's first criminal investigation targeting prediction market users focuses on alleged illegal gambling related to local election betting.

Tokenisation

Korean Financial Firms Partner with Canton Network on Tokenisation

By Editors | 08/06/2026

Shinhan Financial Group and KB Securities have signed agreements to explore tokenised assets and global connectivity using the institutional blockchain network.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Regulators Signal Tougher Stance on Governance and Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

APRA, ASIC and RBA officials have detailed heightened scrutiny of superannuation trustees, audit firms, and payments amid a complex economic and risk environment.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong to Inject Additional Capital into Sovereign Fund HKIC

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation will receive a capital injection and lead the establishment of a new offshore yuan fund for strategic industries.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Establishes Expert Group to Scale Tokenised Bond Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The HKMA has brought together banks, legal firms, and tech providers to explore policy and regulatory enhancements for digital assets.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Investment & Securities Takes Stake in Crypto Exchange Coinone

By Mark Johnston | 07/06/2026

The acquisition of a strategic stake in Coinone is the latest in a series of announcements by Korean TradFi firms to invest in digital asset platforms.

Operational Risk

Moody's Warns of Rising Risks from Shrinking Quantum Timeline

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2026

New report says accelerated quantum computing timelines are creating urgent credit and operational risks for financial institutions that delay cryptographic upgrades.

CBDCs

China Steps Up Digital Yuan Push with New Bank Incentives

By Mark Johnston | 05/06/2026

The central bank is expanding the e-CNY’s use in domestic payments and cross-border trade, but faces significant hurdles to widespread adoption.

Cryptocurrency

Australia Publishes Rationale For New Digital Asset Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

The Australian government has published a report detailing its thinking behind the recently passed crypto licensing law.