Crypto / Digital Assets

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Broking Services

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

The new framework requires strict operational readiness, client asset protection, and third-party validation for licensed brokers.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Actively Testing Ringgit-based Stablecoins in Sandbox

By Editors | 06/02/2026

BNM is assessing 30-35 digital asset proposals in its sandbox, aiming to create guardrails for innovation and consumer protection.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Fund Industry Could Double With Tokenisation: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

Whitepaper from BCG, Aptos Labs and Hang Seng Bank outlines a policy and technology roadmap for token-based finance.

Enforcement

Korea Hands Down First Prison Sentence Under New Virtual Asset Law

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

A Seoul court has jailed a crypto executive for market manipulation in the first conviction under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act.

Enforcement

US Jails Chinese National for 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Laundering Scheme

By Editors | 05/02/2026

Jingliang Su was sentenced to nearly four years for laundering funds from scams run from Cambodian centres through the Bahamas using Tether.

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.

Trending

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.