South East Asia
Philippines’ Plan to Making Every Peso Traceable; Put National Budget On-Chain
Philippine Senator Bam Aquino wants to put the country’s entire national budget on a blockchain. Speaking at the Manila Tech Summit, he said a blockchain-based system would make every single...
Indonesia Reclassifies Crypto as a “Financial Asset,” Overhauls Tax System
Indonesia has announced new tax regulations for Bitcoin and crypto transactions, effective from August 1, 2025. The adjustments aim to increase revenue and align with the growing role of cryptocurrencies...
Your Next Trip to Thailand Can Now Be Paid Entirely in Crypto
Thailand’s financial authorities have introduced a new regulatory sandbox that will allow foreign tourists to convert their cryptocurrencies into Thai baht for use across the country. The plan, announced by...
Malaysia Proposes Faster Crypto Listings and Stronger Rules for Exchange Operators
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has shared comprehensive reforms to its digital asset exchange framework. This is aimed at accelerating market development while strengthening investor protections. The proposed changes would enable qualifying...
Thai G-Tokens: Retail To Get Slice of Government Bonds on Blockchain
Thailand is preparing to allow tourists to spend cryptocurrencies through innovative card-linked payment systems, a move aimed at modernizing its financial infrastructure and enhancing the utility of digital assets. Deputy...
Cyber Crime Syndicates Expand Beyond Southeast Asia, UN Warns of Global Threat
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has reported that the cybercrime syndicates operating across Southeast Asia are becoming global networks. These criminal groups originated in Myanmar, Cambodia,...
Japan Tells Apple and Google to Yank These 5 Crypto Exchange Apps
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has told Apple and Google to stop offering app downloads for five crypto exchanges, including Bybit, MEXC, LBank, KuCoin, and Bitget. This is all about...
Thai SEC Weighs Bitcoin ETFs, Targets Crypto Gambling Platforms
Thailand is reviewing plans to introduce spot Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins into its financial system while addressing concerns about crypto-related activities. The country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is leading...
Malaysia Taps Binance and UAE for Crypto Expansion
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is actively working to integrate cryptocurrency and blockchain technology into the nation’s financial systems. Collaborating with Binance and drawing insights from the United...
