Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSC Korea to Unveil Bill for KRW Stablecoin in October - Report

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The FSC will introduce a government bill outlining issuance and management rules, accelerating the country's digital asset legislation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Merchants Bank Arm Launches Regulated Crypto Trading in Hong Kong

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The move makes it the first Chinese bank-affiliated firm to offer such services, targeting professional investors under SFC regulations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Issues Cybersecurity Rules for Crypto Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2025

New rules mandate zero-trust architecture and cold wallet storage to bolster security and protect investors in the growing sector.