Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC Signals Intent to Engage with HK Stablecoin Regime - Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    HSBC has praised the city’s “sound regulatory environment” and confirmed it is in active discussions with the HKMA.

    Enforcement

    Korea, Thailand to Share Crypto Data and Collaborate Against Tax Evasion

    By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

    Tax authorities in South Korea and Thailand have signed an agreement to exchange cryptocurrency data and tackle offshore evasion.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia: Issuer of AUDC Stablecoin Secures AFS Licence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The licence positions the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin within the formal payments system ahead of expected digital asset legislation.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

    The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Orders Nationwide Crypto Custody Audit After $4.8M Leak

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    The move follows a series of security failures, including an NTS press photo that exposed a wallet's seed phrase.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank of Japan to Test Tokenised Deposits for 24/7 Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    The central bank will partner with major financial institutions to explore a wholesale, blockchain-based system for large-value corporate payments.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

    The JPYSC stablecoin will be issued by a licensed trust bank under Japan's new rules for electronic payment instruments.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Cambodia Launches New National Risk Assessment Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    The country's second AML assessment flags crypto as 'Medium High' risk and details plans for a formal licensing regime.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Launches Pilot to Deliver Food Subsidies with CBDC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    The government has launched a pilot using the digital rupee to deliver food benefits, calling it a step toward more transparent and efficient welfare distribution.

    Enforcement

    Jane Street Sued Over Terra Collapse, Faces Wider Regulatory Scrutiny

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    Terraform Labs' estate alleges insider trading in a new lawsuit, as the trading giant also contests market manipulation claims in India.

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