Crypto / Digital Assets

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Targeting Non-Bank Risks, Crypto and Payments in 2026 Agenda

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The work plan includes assessments on AI adoption, stablecoin risks and crisis preparedness, as regulators seek to adapt oversight to evolving financial markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Fintech Industry Opposes Proposed Crypto Exchange Ownership Cap

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

Industry body warns the 15-20% limit will stifle innovation and suggests market-friendly governance alternatives instead.

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HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Unveils Blueprint to Tackle AI, Quantum Risks in Banking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

The plan includes a new cybersecurity baseline and a quantum readiness index to address risks in advanced technology adoption.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Pushes Ahead with Strict Crypto Tax Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

Legislative proposals confirm per-account penalties and personal liability for directors, despite industry warnings of unworkable compliance burdens.

Fintech / Regtech

BOJ and Private Sector Engage in Talks on Digital Yen Design

By Editors | 04/02/2026

A new committee has begun tackling practical issues like interoperability and costs, as the BOJ continues its CBDC pilot programme.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Seeks Budget Increase to Boost Headcount for Digital Assets, IPOs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

Six of 18 new positions are designated for digital assets licensing and supervision work as well as the SFC's "ASPIRe" virtual asset roadmap.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Proposes Rules for Handling Foreign-Issued Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2026

The proposals would bring certain foreign trust-based stablecoins into Japan's regulatory framework, imposing strict equivalence and due diligence rules on local handlers.