South Korea is preparing a dedicated crime-fighting unit for crypto offenses, Japan just handed out its first new exchange license in four years, and Hong Kong banks are tightening the screws on mainland money flows. Taken together, these developments mark one of the busiest stretches yet for Asia crypto regulation updates, with governments and financial institutions across the region moving in parallel to close gaps in oversight while markets keep expanding.
Key takeaways
- South Korea will launch a Serious Crimes Investigation Agency in October 2026, featuring a Joint Investigation Division focused on virtual-asset crime.
- Korea Exchange plans to officially open its Novel Securities Market on November 16, 2026, ahead of the…
