Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Fines Saxo Capital Markets Over Virtual Asset Product Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The SFC cites multi-year breaches in client suitability, due diligence, and platform controls for products improperly offered to retail investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Pushes Market Upgrade, Prepares for Crypto ETFs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

KRX is boosting market surveillance and planning new products, including crypto ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

Enforcement

Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchange Korbit for AML Failures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

KoFIU cited widespread customer due diligence failures, dealings with unregistered overseas platforms, and inadequate risk assessments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

RBI Flags Fintech Risks and Pushes CBDCs in Financial Stability Report

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

The RBI warns of rising unsecured fintech lending, NBFC stress, and global vulnerabilities in its biannual report.

Trending

Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Arrests Former Coinbase Employee Over May Hacking Incident

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the arrest by Indian police following a May security incident where hackers bribed overseas support staff.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

Market Infrastructure

China to Make Digital Yuan Interest-Bearing in Major Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

New rules reclassify the e-CNY as a commercial bank deposit, subjecting it to reserve requirements and deposit insurance from 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.