Digital Assets

    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea to Issue CARF Implementation Rules This Month - Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2025

    New rules will require Korean VASPs to automatically share cross-border transaction data with foreign tax authorities, covering all activities from 2026.

    CBDCs

    Korea to Pilot CBDC for KRW 110 Trillion Subsidy Programme

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    BOK will partner with select commercial banks willing to invest in the CBDC project and related technology and infrastructure.

    Tokenisation

    Japan Post Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposits for 120M Accounts

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The financial giant will use the DCJPY network starting in fiscal 2026, enabling instant settlement for blockchain-based securities.

    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regime Attracts 77 Expressions of Interest

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The HKMA has received expressions of interest from banks, tech firms, securities firms and asset managers, among others.

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Listed Companies Form Virtual Assets Industry Body

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The new association, backed by nearly 40 firms, aims to foster compliance and support Hong Kong's digital asset hub ambitions.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBA Flags Private Market Risks, Digital Currency Assessment in New Plan

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The RBA's corporate plan highlights financial stability risks from non-bank lending and outlines key work on a potential CBDC.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

    Cryptocurrency

    Malaysia Affirms Crypto Trading, Mining and Exchange Income are Taxable

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance said income from cryptocurrency activities is taxable, and digital services from local and foreign providers are subject to service tax.

    Tokenisation

    BNM to Release Tokenisation Discussion Paper in 2025

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    Malaysia’s MOF said BNM is working with industry experts and regulators to test tokenised deposits, ringgit-backed stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs.

    Cryptocurrency

    BSP Extends Moratorium on New Crypto Licences Indefinitely

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The central bank cites consumer protection and financial stability risks, continuing a freeze that was set to expire this year.

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