Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Outlines Stablecoin Rules for 2026 Launch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Taiwan’s proposed framework, modelled on the EU's MiCA, will require full reserve backing and initially permit only banks to issue.

Fintech / Regtech

IMF Urges Global Cooperation on Stablecoins to Avert Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

New paper highlights risks of currency substitution and capital flow volatility, urging a collaborative approach to avoid fragmented regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Freezes Over $300M in Assets Linked to Transnational Scam Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

The action targeted securities and bank accounts linked to several interconnected networks, including Cambodia's Prince Group.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Forms New Advisory Committee to Attract Foreign Capital

By Mark Johnston | 04/12/2025

Deputy PM Koo Yoon-chul said the government aims to create an environment that supports greater inflows of foreign investment funds.

Sanctions

Sanctioned Huione Pay Halts Operations Amid Run on Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

Cambodia’s Huione Pay has frozen withdrawals and closed branches after international sanctions sparked a cash crunch and mass customer withdrawals.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Backs Plan for 20% Crypto Tax, Aligning Rules With Securities

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

The proposal would cut the maximum tax rate from 55% and reclassify digital assets as financial products under existing law.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Tightens AML Framework to Target Crypto, Transnational Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

Regulator to expand crypto travel rule, freeze suspect accounts, and extend AML duties to lawyers and accountants in a broad crackdown.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Lawmakers Push for Draft Stablecoin Law by 10 December

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

The ruling party sets a deadline for the draft legislation, though regulators and lawmakers remain divided on whether to allow fintechs to issue tokens.

AML / KYC

Philippines Probes Crypto Laundering in Flood Control Corruption Case

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

Officials say illicit funds are being moved offshore via stablecoins, as an inter-agency task force works to recover assets from the corruption scandal.