Asia’s weekly TOP10 crypto news: Rumors of Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Issuer Licenses, Dubai Token2049 Summit Postponed and Top10 News1.香港将宣布首张稳定币发行人牌照；渣打银行、汇丰银行和 OSL 据称入围 香港首批稳定币发行人牌照预计将于本月公布。消息人士称，渣打银行、汇丰银行和持牌虚拟资产交易所 OSL 均在第一批候选名单中，最早可能于下周公布，但名单可能会发生变化。此前候选机构大约有5家，最终名单可能会缩小到3家。监管机构可能会优先考虑银行业机构，以确保稳定性和市场信心。据传没有中资机构被列入其中，圆环科技和连连数码等公司可能不会出现在最初的名单中。香港金管局表示不对市场传言发表评论。 2．迪拜 TOKEN2049 峰会推迟至 2027 年 4 月 21 日至 22 日举行 链接周五上午，迪拜国际金融中心 (DIFC) 的一座建筑被拦截的无人机残骸击中，这是自去年以来发生的第二起事件。
那天耳朵中心。据法新社记者报道，大楼剧烈摇晃，空气中弥漫着大量浓烟，警报声不绝于耳。 DIFC也是迪拜区块链公司的中心。原定于2026年4月29日至30日举行的迪拜TOKEN2049峰会今天宣布推迟至2027年4月21日至22日举行。3。韩国国税厅将于2027年建立虚拟资产分析系统 税务链接韩国国税厅（NTS）启动了“综合虚拟资产分析系统”招标（约30亿韩元）。系统设计计划于4月开始，11月试运行，11月至12月全面启动。 NTS 表示将使用人工智能和机器学习来跟踪异常交易模式并分享嫌疑人
Asia’s weekly TOP10 crypto news: Rumors of Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Issuer Licenses, Dubai Token2049 Summit Postponed and Top10 News
1. Hong Kong to Announce First Stablecoin Issuer Licenses; Standard Chartered, HSBC and OSL Said to Be Shortlisted link
Hong Kong’s first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses is expected to be announced this month. Sources stated that Standard Chartered, HSBC, and licensed virtual asset exchange OSL are on the shortlist for the first batch, which could be released as early as next week, though the list remains subject to change. Previously, there were about 5 candidate institutions, and the final list may be narrowed down to 3. Regulators may prioritize banking institutions to ensure stability and market confidence. No Chinese-funded institutions are rumored to be included, and firms such as Circle Technology and LianLian Digital may not be on the initial list. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it does not comment on market rumors.
2. Dubai TOKEN2049 Summit Postponed to April 21–22, 2027 link
On Friday morning, a building in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) was struck by debris from an intercepted drone, marking the second incident near the center that day. According to AFP reporters, the building shook violently, a large plume of smoke hung in the air, and sirens could be heard. DIFC is also a hub for blockchain companies in Dubai.
The Dubai TOKEN2049 Summit, originally scheduled for April 29–30, 2026, was announced today to be postponed to April 21–22, 2027.
3. South Korea National Tax Service to Build Virtual Asset Analysis System for 2027 Taxation link
South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) has launched a tender for a “Comprehensive Virtual Asset Analysis System” (approximately 3 billion KRW). System design is scheduled to begin in April, with a trial run in November and full launch between November and December. The NTS states it will use AI and machine learning to track abnormal trading patterns and share suspected violation leads with agencies including the Korea Customs Service. The government plans to tax virtual asset income starting January 2027, with a 22% tax rate applied to amounts exceeding 2.5 million KRW.
4. China’s Supreme Court: Severe Crackdown on Money Laundering, Illegal Foreign Exchange via Virtual Currency link
The Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress held its second plenary meeting today at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Zhang Jun, President of the Supreme People’s Court, delivered the work report of the Supreme People’s Court. The report shows that over the past five years, 9,326 criminal cases endangering cyber security involving 22,000 people were concluded, representing a 158.5% increase (in case number) compared with the previous five-year period. The court severely punished crimes such as money laundering and illegal foreign exchange transactions conducted via virtual currencies, and worked together to prevent illegal cross-border capital transfers.
5. Chen Zhi Extradited to China in January; Lawyer Seeks US Release of 127,271 Seized BTC link
Chen Zhi, a Cambodian Chinese businessman suspected of running a transnational “pig-butchering” scam network, was extradited back to China in January. However, his lawyers recently filed a motion in the U.S. Federal Court in New York, seeking to dismiss the U.S. government’s seizure of approximately 127,271 bitcoins from him. The lawyers claimed the relevant charges are “clearly erroneous” and questioned the connection between these bitcoins and fraud or money laundering activities. Previously, the U.S. Department of Justice accused Chen Zhi of operating a transnational fraud and gambling network and froze a large amount of his assets.
6. National Bank of Georgia Approves Rules for Fiat-Backed Stablecoins by Licensed Firms link
The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has adopted new regulations allowing locally registered and licensed companies to issue fiat-pegged stablecoins. Such stablecoins must be 100% backed by reserve assets, which must be segregated from the issuer’s own assets. Issuers are required to register as Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and obtain regulatory approval, while also undergoing regular independent audits. If reserve assets exceed 15 million Georgian lari, audits must be conducted by major firms including Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG.
7. Singapore Police: Crypto Scams Losses Hit ~S$182 Million Last Year link
The Singapore Police Force issued a statement on March 8 stating that local cryptocurrency-related fraud cases increased in 2025, with associated losses amounting to approximately S$182.2 million. The main types include investment scams and scams impersonating government officials. The police noted that scammers typically induce victims to open cryptocurrency accounts and purchase cryptocurrencies, then instruct them to transfer assets to wallets controlled by the scammers or disclose their mnemonic phrases. As cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible, such assets are often unrecoverable once transferred.
8. Thai Crypto Platforms Freeze Over 10,000 Accounts Linked to Money Laundering link
Thai cryptocurrency platform operators have frozen over 10,000 accounts suspected of being used for money laundering as the country intensifies its crackdown on so-called “mule accounts.” This action builds on prior cooperation between the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission and the Thai Digital Asset Operators Trade Association (TDO). The relevant agencies, including the Bank of Thailand, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, the Central Investigation Bureau, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, and the Bankers Association, have jointly rolled out additional measures to curb money laundering and investment fraud involving digital assets. In 2025, Thai regulators and industry bodies froze 47,692 similar accounts in a coordinated operation targeting crypto scams and illicit fund flows.
9. Metaplanet CEO to Invest ¥4 Billion in Bitcoin Infrastructure in Japan link
Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, announced that the company’s board has approved the establishment of Metaplanet Ventures and its U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Asset Management Inc. Metaplanet Ventures plans to invest ¥4 billion over the next few years to support the development of Bitcoin financial infrastructure in Japan. It has also signed a foundational agreement with JPYC, a Japanese yen stablecoin project, to invest up to ¥400 million.
10. Pharos Receives Strategic Investment from GCL New Energy, Valuation Near $1 Billion link
Pharos, an L1 blockchain founded by former senior executives of Ant Group and Alibaba, announced that it has received strategic investment from GCL New Energy, with the company valued at nearly $1 billion. Pharos aims to build a payment-grade L1 network with high throughput, and its core members once led the development of Alipay’s key payment architecture. GCL New Energy stated that this investment is intended to explore the application of blockchain technology in the fields of green energy finance and the digitalization of renewable assets.
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