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South Korea Plans Stablecoin Rules and Digital Asset ETFs in 2026

South Korea Plans Stablecoin Rules and Digital Asset ETFs in 2026

The South Korean government plans to introduce a second-phase digital asset bill this year, which will establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Alongside

HKMA Deputy Chief Executive Arthur Yuen’s Term Extended

HKMA Deputy Chief Executive Arthur Yuen’s Term Extended

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on 9 January that the Financial Secretary has approved a two-year extension of Arthur Yuen’s appointment as Deputy

UnionPay and Samsung Launch Dual NFC and QR Payment Service

UnionPay and Samsung Launch Dual NFC and QR Payment Service

UnionPay International (UPI) and Samsung Electronics have launched a joint mobile payment service based on an “NFC–QR code all-in-one” solution, following an announcement

South Korea Plans Bank-Controlled Stablecoins Amid Political Clash

South Korea Plans Bank-Controlled Stablecoins Amid Political Clash

South Korea’s plan to legalise a bank-led, won-denominated stablecoin is facing political resistance. The push is deepening long-standing tensions between financial

19th Asian Financial Forum to Spotlight Finance and Global Opportunities

19th Asian Financial Forum to Spotlight Finance and Global Opportunities

The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held on Monday,

HK Banks Launch Money Safe Service to Protect Deposits

HK Banks Launch Money Safe Service to Protect Deposits

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) announced on 30 December that all retail banks, including digital banks, will

HashKey Lists on Hong Kong Exchange

HashKey Lists on Hong Kong Exchange

HashKey listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, becoming the first digital asset company to go public in Hong Kong through an initial

North Korea Linked to Over Half of 2025 Crypto Heist Losses

North Korea Linked to Over Half of 2025 Crypto Heist Losses

TRM has published new research showing that North Korea-linked actors were responsible for more than half of the US$2.7 billion stolen in cryptocurrency hacks in

South Korea Forms Task Force After Coupang Data Breach

South Korea Forms Task Force After Coupang Data Breach

The South Korean government announced on Thursday (19 December) that it will establish an interagency task force to address the recent large-scale data breach at

Is Hong Kong’s Default Life Insurance Choice a Wealth Drain?

Is Hong Kong’s Default Life Insurance Choice a Wealth Drain?

Hong Kong is a city that takes financial security seriously, boasting one of the highest insurance penetration rates in the world. The industry rakes in a staggering