Crypto / Digital Assets

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Confirms Tax Overhaul Plan for Funds and Family Offices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The plan expands eligible assets to include digital assets and private credit, while introducing new economic substance requirements for funds seeking exemptions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Paper Urges Consistent AML Rules for Cash, Crypto and CBDCs

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New BIS paper warns that inconsistent AML rules create arbitrage, pushing illicit funds to the least regulated payment methods.

    Market Infrastructure

    BOJ Governor Details Multi-pronged Digital Currency Strategy

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    Governor Kazuo Ueda outlined experiments on a retail CBDC, a wholesale settlement sandbox, and the international Project Agora for tokenised deposits.

    Trending

    FATF Issues Targeted Report on Stablecoin and Unhosted Wallet Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New report details rising misuse and recommends new controls for issuers, VASPs, and national regulators.

    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.

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