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Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Adopts Tiered Public Float Rule to Bolster Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The SEC has introduced a new framework linking minimum public ownership to market capitalisation to encourage more IPOs.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Tables Bill to Mandate Digital Payments for Government and Merchants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

A sweeping bill advancing in the Philippine legislature seeks to mandate digital payments for both government and merchant transactions, creating a new multi-agency oversight body.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea's Crypto Ownership Cap Plan Triggers Industry Backlash

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

Critics warn that the proposal to cap shareholder stakes in crypto exchanges will lead to forced divestments, stifled innovation, and a retreat from global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Faces Debate Over Proposed KOSDAQ Market Separation

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

A proposal to spin off the KOSDAQ market from the KRX has triggered opposition from unions and regional leaders, intensifying debate over the future structure of capital markets.

Sanctions

Binance Facing US Probe After Reports of Iran-Linked Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Binance is fighting "defamatory" media reports while facing a new US Senate inquiry into its compliance and alleged ties to sanctioned entities.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Only Won Stablecoin Model

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Citing recent exchange failures and systemic risk, BOK has urged lawmakers to limit initial stablecoin issuance to licensed banks.

Sanctions

US Updates and Retracts 'Chinese Military Companies' List

By Editors | 24/02/2026

The publication and withdrawal, twice, of an updated list naming firms like Alibaba and Baidu has created market confusion.

Securities / Derivatives

CME Group Confirms 29 May Launch for 24/7 Crypto Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2026

Giovanni Vicioso says the launch is a direct response to client demand for weekend risk management and increasing activity from APAC participants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Crypto Firm Bitazza

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

The SEC accuses the crypto firm, its global affiliate, and two executives of illegally running a digital asset exchange and will block the platform.