Crypto / Digital Assets

Sanctions

UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Busan Exchange to Export Blockchain City Model to Cambodia

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

Bdan has partnered with Cambodia’s SERC to explore applying the Korean city’s blockchain model in Phnom Penh, covering tokenisation, cross-listings and fintech training.

Fintech / Regtech

UDPN, G+D, GFT Back Commercial Bank Money Token Push

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

The three firms join the CBMT project as technical partners to enable secure, DLT-based business transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

Hana Securities Completes Security Token Test with KSD

By Editors | 21/08/2025

Hana Securities has successfully validated its issuance and distribution platform in a regulatory sandbox in preparation for upcoming digital assets legislation.

Fintech / Regtech

Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Approves Stablecoin Issuer as Funds Transfer Service Provider

By Editors | 21/08/2025

Japanese fintech JPYC Inc has become the first company to obtain a licence under Japan's revised Payment Services Act to issue a regulated JPY-pegged stablecoin.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Backs Cautious, Bank-Led Approach to Stablecoin Issuance

By Editors | 20/08/2025

BOK Governor Lee Chang-yong advocates for bank-centric stablecoin issuance, seeking to curb financial risks and disruption ahead of new regulations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Regulators Halt New Crypto Lending Services Amid Risk Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The FSC and FSS have ordered crypto exchanges to stop offering new virtual asset loans until formal guidelines to protect users are established.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Fines Dunamu and Other Fintechs for Sandbox Breaches

By Editors | 20/08/2025

Firms operating unlisted stock and fractional investment platforms penalised for failing to meet investor protection and advertising conditions.