Four regulatory developments defined the week across Asia and beyond. Japan is moving toward launching crypto asset ETFs as early as next year, a significant step for one of the world's most scrutinised digital asset markets. Russia, meanwhile, is set to impose personal income tax on crypto transactions, formalising what has been a grey area for domestic holders.
On the macro side, more than 130 countries are now actively advancing central bank digital currency programmes — a figure that underscores how mainstream state-backed digital money has become. Rounding out the week, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control issued fresh warnings to crypto firms on sanctions compliance risks, a reminder that cross-border transactions remain under close federal watch.
Taken together, the week's headlines point to a global regulatory posture that is moving from observation to enforcement — with…
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