Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    South Korea to Issue CARF Implementation Rules This Month - Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2025

    New rules will require Korean VASPs to automatically share cross-border transaction data with foreign tax authorities, covering all activities from 2026.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Pilot CBDC for KRW 110 Trillion Subsidy Programme

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    BOK will partner with select commercial banks willing to invest in the CBDC project and related technology and infrastructure.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Post Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposits for 120M Accounts

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The financial giant will use the DCJPY network starting in fiscal 2026, enabling instant settlement for blockchain-based securities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regime Attracts 77 Expressions of Interest

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The HKMA has received expressions of interest from banks, tech firms, securities firms and asset managers, among others.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Listed Companies Form Virtual Assets Industry Body

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The new association, backed by nearly 40 firms, aims to foster compliance and support Hong Kong's digital asset hub ambitions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Flags Private Market Risks, Digital Currency Assessment in New Plan

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The RBA's corporate plan highlights financial stability risks from non-bank lending and outlines key work on a potential CBDC.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Malaysia Affirms Crypto Trading, Mining and Exchange Income are Taxable

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance said income from cryptocurrency activities is taxable, and digital services from local and foreign providers are subject to service tax.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BNM to Release Tokenisation Discussion Paper in 2025

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    Malaysia’s MOF said BNM is working with industry experts and regulators to test tokenised deposits, ringgit-backed stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BSP Extends Moratorium on New Crypto Licences Indefinitely

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The central bank cites consumer protection and financial stability risks, continuing a freeze that was set to expire this year.

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