Custody & Infrastructure

Korea FSS to Probe Bithumb Over Altcoin Withdrawal Delays

18/08/2026

The review follows a more than 13-hour delay in processing a user’s withdrawal, raising questions about the exchange’s operational reliability and compliance.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-SFC Manager Over Unauthorised Data Access

18/08/2026

The ICAC has charged a former manager from the SFC’s enforcement division following a joint investigation into dishonest computer use.

Market Data & Technology

HKEX Launches First Phase of Backbone Network Upgrade

18/08/2026

Following a successful first phase launch on 10 August, HKEX has confirmed the schedule for the second phase of its major network upgrade.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Probes Singapore Iron Ore Trader Over Fraud Allegations

18/08/2026

The DOJ and CFTC are investigating whether Radiant World provided banks falsified documents in connection with its trade finance operations.

Structural Regulation

KRX Designates 36 Companies Under Stricter Delisting Rules

18/08/2026

Some of the companies put on notice face removal from the KOSPI and KOSDAQ as early as October.

Tokenisation

NH Investment & Securities Partners with Koscom on Tokenised Securities Platform

17/08/2026

The partnership will see the brokerage join a shared platform to prepare for new securities tokenisation laws effective February 2027.

Trading & Investment

India INX Global Investing Platform Volumes Double to $2bn

17/08/2026

Growth is being driven by increasing retail investor participation and an expanding network of domestic brokers leveraging the GIFT City regulatory framework.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Directs Banks to Launch Billions in Preferential SME Loans

17/08/2026

The SBV has instructed lenders to offer rates at least one percent below average to support key growth sectors.

Malaysia: MACC Detains Seven Over Failures at State Pilgrimage Fund

17/08/2026

A Royal Commission of Inquiry triggered the arrests and prompted calls for new risk management and governance frameworks at the pilgrimage fund.