Tag: Digital Assets
South Korea May Tax Tokenized Stocks as Securities by Late 2026
South Korea’s Finance Ministry views tokenized stocks as securities, not virtual assets. Tokenized stocks can be taxed immediately under the current Capital Markets Act. Taxation…
SEC Puts Digital Assets at the Center of Its 2030 Vision
SEC makes digital assets a top priority through 2030. It wants clearer rules for crypto, blockchain, and tokenization. It also seeks better SEC-CFTC coordination on…
CLARITY Act Unveiled Ahead of Key Senate Banking Hearing
The Senate Banking Committee, chaired by Sen. Tim Scott, set an executive session for May 14, 2026, to review the Clarity Act. Clarity Act defines…
CLARITY Act Gains Momentum as Polymarket Odds Hit 75%
Polymarket traders price a 75% chance for the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026. The probability dropped to 40% in January, peaked at 82% in…
BlackRock Bets Big on Stablecoins With New Money-Market Funds
BlackRock filed for two tokenized funds targeting stablecoin holders and crypto-native investors directly. The new blockchain-based products align with rising demand for tokenized real-world asset…
Japan Set to Launch Blockchain Government Bonds With 24/7 Access
Japan will issue blockchain-based sovereign bonds with 24/7 market access. Smart contracts automate bond payments and improve settlement efficiency. Tokenized bonds aim to boost liquidity…
South Korea Confirms 22% Crypto Tax Starting January 2027
South Korea confirmed that crypto taxes will take effect in January 2027. Taxation applies to profits over 2.5 million KRW annually. The tax rate is…
BNY Expands Crypto Services in Abu Dhabi Amid Institutional Surge
BNY is expanding digital asset custody services to Abu Dhabi and the UAE. It is partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation in ADGM. The launch…
BlackRock’s $1B Bitcoin ETP Signals a Major Shift in Crypto
BlackRock Bitcoin ETP topped $1.1 billion in AUM, with around 14,200 BTC in holdings. Institutional demand continues to drive growth in Bitcoin investment. Europe’s cryptocurrency…
