South East Asia

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has formally elevated “Transnational Scam Centres” to the status of a priority global security threat.  In a resolution adopted at the 93rd General Assembly...

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 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...

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’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...

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...

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’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...

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’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...