Crypto / Digital Assets

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Academics Propose Stablecoin Pilots in Free Trade Zones

By Editors | 26/12/2025

A policy proposal suggests using ring-fenced sandboxes in Qianhai and Hainan to test stablecoins for cross-border trade settlement.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bybit to Cease Japan Crypto Services, Citing Regulatory Pressure

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Bybit will phase out services for Japanese residents to comply with the FSA's strict registration requirements.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Regulator Proposes to Permit Crypto Investments by Insurers

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The Insurance Authority plans a 100% risk charge for investments in crypto assets and incentives for infrastructure investments.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Resumes CBDC Pilot to Test Distribution of Government Subsidies

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

Bank of Korea is accelerating its digital currency pilot amid a stalled legislative progress on won-denominated stablecoins.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka SEC Developing Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

By Editors | 23/12/2025

The securities regulator aims to provide a regulated alternative for tech-savvy youth, focusing on investment tokens rather than cryptocurrencies.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Finalises Prudential Rules for Banks' Crypto Exposures

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The new framework, effective from January 2026, implements Basel standards and sets out detailed capital, liquidity and risk management requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Orders Plans for National Gold Exchange, Crypto Market Pilot

By Editors | 23/12/2025

Prime Minister directs central bank and finance ministry to draft rules for new national gold exchange and pilot crypto market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Sets Crypto Trader Whitelist, Pledges Severe Penalties for Unlicensed Activity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The OJK has published a list of 29 authorised crypto firms and detailed potential 10-year prison sentences for illegal operators.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".