Crypto Regulation

Malaysia’s Securities Commission has proposed allowing certain digital assets to be listed directly by exchanges without prior approval, aiming to speed up token launches while making exchanges more responsible. The regulator also plans stricter rules on exchange operations and client asset protection to address risks as crypto trading grows rapidly in the country.

South Korea local media reports that the Bank of Korea has put a temporary halt on its central bank digital currency initiative and redirected its time and resources to the launch of the Won-backed stablecoin.

Kazakhstan’s central bank is moving forward with plans to launch a state-managed cryptocurrency reserve, positioning the country as a regional leader in digital asset adoption.

Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025, earning recognition as a “disruptor” for its pivotal role in shaping crypto policy and driving mainstream adoption of digital assets.

In a significant step for the nation’s financial innovation, South Korean lawmaker Min Byung-deok of the Democratic Party introduced a bill on June 27 to amend the Capital Markets Act, as reported by News1.

Kenya’s rapidly evolving crypto sector is facing mounting scrutiny as local startups and industry stakeholders raise alarms over the potential for regulatory capture by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

President Trump has chosen to preserve his own personal interest even if that means the whole country will go down in flames with him.

Pradeep Bhandari, national spokesperson for India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is calling the country leaders to finally take Bitcoin seriously.

Hong Kong has released a new crypto policy called “Policy Statement 2.0” to boost tokenisation and regulate stablecoins. The plan includes licensing rules for stablecoin issuers starting in August and aims to support wider use of tokenised assets like bonds and ETFs.

Barclays, one of the UK’s largest banks has unaminously made the decision to exit the crypto landscape in order to protect its customers.