Crypto / Digital Assets

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Hong Kong Sets New Family Office Target, Confirms Timeline for Tax Bill

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

Christopher Hui confirmed that new legislation will be introduced in 2026 to expand tax concessions for family offices to include digital assets and carbon credits.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Taps State Telcos for CBDC Research Amid Broader Crypto Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

The SBV has assigned Viettel and MobiFone to conduct foundational research on a CBDC, as the country simultaneously pilots new rules for tokenised assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SBI Crypto Mining Pool Reportedly Hacked, DPRK Link Suspected

By Editors | 06/10/2025

On-chain investigators report a USD 21 million theft from the Japanese financial giant's mining pool, noting similarities to previous North Korean attacks.

ESG / Sustainability

GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2025

The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand to Expand Crypto ETF Rules, Seeks Stronger Oversight

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

The Thai SEC is drafting rules for domestic funds to offer crypto basket ETFs from early next year while also pushing for a bill to expand its oversight of capital markets.

Fintech / Regtech

Visa Pilots Stablecoins to Speed Up Business Payments

By Editors | 03/10/2025

The pilot allows businesses to use stablecoins for pre-funding, aiming to unlock liquidity and bypass slow, traditional banking rails.

Enforcement

India to Block 25 Offshore Crypto Platforms for AML Non-compliance

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

FIU-IND has ordered the blocking of platforms including CEX.IO, BitMex, and Poloniex for regulatory non-compliance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Urges Stronger User Protection, Risk Controls in Crypto Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

The FSS chief cautioned crypto firms against aggressive promotions and risky products, urging them instead to focus on delivering stable, reliable services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OKX Enables Stablecoin Payments at GrabPay Merchants in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

The launch of OKX Pay allows Singapore consumers to use USDT and USDC for daily purchases at GrabPay merchants, with payments settled in Singapore dollars via StraitsX’s XSGD stablecoin.