Patch notes: what's new in the Center

2026.10.27TuesdayToday, so far

12 news stories added from 5 markets, among them: "Reported balances just for sending c…

New news and research.

News and research

12 news stories added from 5 markets, among them: "Reported balances just for sending coins overseas once?"... Investors and legal circles raise 'privacy infringement' concerns; RedotPay Reportedly Weighs Pre-IPO Round at Up to US$5B Valuation; Bawaslu Studies Potential of Blockchain for 2029 Election Data Oversight; WORPT Launches Stablecoin QR Payment Service for Tourists

2026.10.26Monday

Singapore: Singapore's Digital Token Service Providers Regulations updated

1 regulatory change published, new news and research.

Regulatory changes

Singapore: Singapore's Digital Token Service Providers Regulations updated

News and research

14 news stories added from 5 markets, among them: At Korean Crypto Exchanges Holding 80 Trillion Won, Incident Reserves Vary Wildly — Up to a 27-Fold Gap; South Korea to Require Transaction-by-Transaction Reporting of Cross-Border Crypto Transfers From Dec. 3, Affecting 1.27 Million Users; Two Chinese Universities to Pay Staff Salaries in Digital Yuan Starting November; DICT SPARK Rolls Out Free Blockchain Certification for Jobseekers, OFWs Across PH Provinces

2026.10.25Sunday

MAS, BNM and BOT partnered to advance cross-border digital money settlement

Central banks in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand announced a partnership to advance cross-border settlement in digital money. The site added seven news stories from three markets, notably multiple new delays and legislative moves on South Korea's crypto tax timetable and HSBC's RedCoin stablecoin exceeding HK$80 million shortly after launch.

Regulatory changes

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) partnered to advance cross-border settlement in digital money.

News and research

Seven news stories from three markets were added, including reports that South Korea's presidential office and ruling party pushed further delays to the crypto tax (with a ruling-party proposal targeting a 2029 start and a linked bill that postponed the first information exchange by two years) and that HSBC's RedCoin stablecoin surpassed HK$80 million in circulation two days after launch.

2026.10.24Saturday

Indonesia issued new crypto VAT and income tax rules

Indonesia issued a regulation clarifying VAT and income tax treatment of crypto asset trading. The region saw several news items added, including an acquisition of BTCBOX, Hong Kong's 2027 pilot for tokenized commodity warehouse receipts, Raffles Family Office licence approvals in Hong Kong, and a forfeiture application for 61,896 Bitcoin.

Regulatory changes

Indonesia issued a new regulation addressing VAT and income tax treatment for crypto asset trading.

Markets and licences

News and research

2026.10.23Friday

Uzbekistan reported €3.25M fine for Coinbase Ireland

Regulatory updates included a reported €3.25 million fine involving Coinbase’s Ireland arm and a Turkish regulator update to a liquidation list; the site also added 17 news stories from five markets. The news feed included market and business developments from Hong Kong, South Korea and elsewhere.

Regulatory changes

News and research

Seventeen news stories from five markets were added, including Futu Hong Kong opening BNB deposit and withdrawal service to qualified professional investors; South Korea's Financial Services Commission studying allowing crypto exchanges to participate in the STO market; Bithumb issuing black cards to big spenders that were treated as entertainment expenses after a Korean tax audit; and Dunamu and MoonPay exploring cooperation on stablecoin-based overseas payments and corporate treasury.

2026.10.22Thursday

Singapore and UK deepened digital finance cooperation

Singapore and the UK deepened cooperation on digital finance, and 25 news stories from eight Asian markets were added to the site. Highlights included reports on a UK-seized Bitcoin claim involving China, Thailand SEC comments on crypto ETF interest, a Meritz–Optimism MOU, and South Korea's ruling party urging finalisation of crypto tax amid Digital Asset Basic Act talks.

Regulatory changes

Singapore and the UK deepened cooperation on digital finance.

News and research

Twenty-five news stories from eight markets were added, including reports that China moved to confiscate 80 billion yen in bitcoin seized by the UK; that the Thailand SEC said multiple asset managers had inquired about crypto ETFs but no firm had yet filed an application; that Meritz Securities signed an MOU with Optimism to research tokenized asset issuance and settlement structures; and that South Korea's ruling party leader demanded the crypto tax be finalised this year as the Digital Asset Basic Act entered final negotiations.

2026.10.21Wednesday

Indonesia applied VAT and income tax to crypto trading (PMK 50/2025)

Indonesia applied VAT and income tax rules to crypto asset trading under PMK 50/2025. Twenty-eight news stories from eight markets were added, including a Nikkei report on JGB tokenization, comments from South Korea’s Kim Min-seok on crypto taxation, and a partnership between Fukuoka Financial Group’s Minna no Ginko and BitTrade.

Regulatory changes

Indonesia established VAT and income tax treatment for crypto asset trading under Ministerial Regulation PMK 50/2025.

News and research

2026.10.20Tuesday

Singapore updated Digital Token Service Providers Regulations

Singapore published a consolidated version of its Digital Token Service Providers Regulations dated 20 October 2026. Eleven news stories from six markets were added, covering Japan's FSA and DeFi, Nomura, Bitget's planned Thai exchange acquisition, and Bank Negara Malaysia's tokenized bonds platform.

Regulatory changes

Singapore updated its Digital Token Service Providers Regulations and the consolidated text was dated 20 October 2026.

News and research

Eleven news stories were added from six markets, including reports that Japan's FSA listed DeFi and DEX regulation as a priority research candidate and reviewed its approach to DeFi regulation, Nomura called for rules 'equivalent to overseas', Bitget planned to acquire a licensed Thai exchange to accelerate Southeast Asia localisation, and Bank Negara Malaysia launched a platform supporting tokenized bonds.

2026.10.19Monday

Indonesia issued a new crypto tax regulation, PMK 50 of 2025, which was added to the ru…

1 regulatory change, new news and research.

Regulatory changes

Indonesia issued a new crypto tax regulation, PMK 50 of 2025, which was added to the rules database.

News and research

One news story was added covering GOPAX's customer data breach and regulators' confirmation of 16 incidents across the financial sector.

2026.10.18Sunday

MAS published a consultation on licensing for stablecoin issuers and on requirements fo…

6 regulatory changes, new news and research.

Regulatory changes

News and research

Five news stories from three markets were added, including 'Crypto Transactions on DEXs Surge to 44 Percent', Indonesia's tax office starting closer scrutiny, South Korea's exchanges and ruling party developments on the crypto tax delay, Pacific Meta adopting Chainlink CCIP for Japan's tokenization infrastructure, and a proposal to cut Indonesia's crypto tax to 0.1%.

2026.10.17Saturday

Bermuda advanced regulatory dialogue with US agencies at DC Fintech Week 2026

2 regulatory changes, new news and research.

Regulatory changes

News and research

Two news stories were added: 'Hong Kong Reaffirms Policy to Foster Exchanges and Stablecoins' and 'Hyundai Card Completes $20,000 Transfer Between Hyundai Motor Entities in 7 Minutes'.

2026.10.16Friday

The UAE dossier was updated to reflect the Capital Markets Authority's enhancements to …

1 regulatory change, new news and research.

Regulatory changes

The UAE dossier was updated to reflect the Capital Markets Authority's enhancements to access to capital market regulatory frameworks.

News and research

Seven dossier entries were re-checked against the live web.

2026.10.15Thursday

UAE: Standard Chartered Bank added to VARA Public Register

3 regulatory changes, 3 market updates, new news and research.

Regulatory changes

Markets and licences

News and research

11 news stories added from 7 markets, among them: Philippine Central Bank Orders Major Crypto Firm; When Will Service Resume?; Australia's ASIC Releases Draft Rules for Crypto Trading Platforms: A$14 Million Capital Threshold, Effective April 2027; Digital Yuan System to Unveil Results at Financial Street Forum; Will Sharia Crypto Arrive in Indonesia? DSN-MUI Targets Fatwa Release in November

2026.10.14Wednesday

VARA's public register entry for Payward FZCO was updated with a new license number

2 regulatory changes, new news and research.

Regulatory changes

News and research

One news story was added noting that Avalanche was included among technologies to connect to KSD's token securities platform.

2026.10.13Tuesday

Singapore: Payment Services Act 2019 updated

15 regulatory changes, 2 market updates, new news and research.

Regulatory changes

Markets and licences

News and research

8 news stories added from 4 markets, among them: Financial Services Commission to Relocate to Sejong in Second Half of 2027; Thailand Paves the Way for Domestic Bitcoin ETF Listings; Foreign ETFs Restricted for Retail Investors; KB Kookmin Card to Verify AI Payment Agents, SBI to Pilot Korea-Japan Stablecoin Settlement; An Do-geol: Tax Audits Inadequate Against Crypto Arbitrage, Mixing; NTS Chief Vows Dedicated Unit, Stronger Tracking

2026.10.12Monday

Sixteen news stories were added from five markets, including items such as a Coincheck …

New news and research.

News and research

Sixteen news stories were added from five markets, including items such as a Coincheck subsidiary seeking a financial licence in Abu Dhabi, ASIC planning to extend CFD investor protections to crypto‑asset‑settled derivatives, and coverage of major Korean corporate investments and commentary on Korea's steady pilot-testing amid a lack of a stablecoin law.