亚洲每周 TOP10 加密新闻:俄罗斯强制执行加密 KYC、香港禁止预测市场、巴基斯坦解除加密禁令以及 Top10 News1。俄罗斯计划实名加密货币交易并设定非法加密货币交易的刑事门槛链接俄罗斯央行计划要求所有加密货币交易者完成身份验证并推动国内交易所实施KYC机制以减少匿名交易。它还要求居民申报持有的海外加密货币资产,并限制资产从本地托管钱包转移到境外非托管钱包。相关规则预计将于今年7月与加密货币监管立法一起生效。俄罗斯政府立法委员会已批准一项法案草案,引入对加密货币非法流通的刑事责任,并明确了量刑门槛和生效日期。俄罗斯联邦律师协会高级官员表示,对于未经央行许可的加密货币业务,涉及金额超过350万卢布的案件将被视为“重大”犯罪,最高可处以最高
判处4年监禁并罚款30万卢布。对于涉及金额超过1300万卢布或有组织犯罪的案件,最高刑罚将增至7年监禁。刑法相关修正案预计将于2027.2年7月1日正式生效。香港官员:预测市场体育博彩构成非法赌博环节 民政及青年事务局局长麦美娟表示,预测市场近年来发展迅速,月交易额从前年不足1亿美元猛增至去年每月超过130亿美元,其中近40%与体育相关。鉴于预测市场的不确定性,作为一个负责任的政府,有必要先进行研究,了解其预测市场的情况。
Asia’s weekly TOP10 crypto news: Russia Enforces Crypto KYC, Hong Kong Bans Prediction Markets, Pakistan Lifts Crypto Ban and Top10 News
1. Russia Plans Real-Name Crypto Trading and Sets Criminal Thresholds for Illegal Crypto Transactions link
The Central Bank of Russia plans to require all cryptocurrency traders to complete identity verification and promote the implementation of KYC mechanisms by domestic exchanges to reduce anonymous transactions. It also requires residents to declare their holdings of overseas cryptocurrency assets and restrict the transfer of assets from local custodial wallets to foreign non-custodial wallets. The relevant rules are expected to take effect in July this year along with cryptocurrency regulatory legislation.
The Government Legislative Commission of Russia has approved a draft bill introducing criminal liability for the illegal circulation of cryptocurrencies, with clear sentencing thresholds and effective dates. Senior officials of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers of Russia stated that for cryptocurrency businesses not licensed by the central bank, cases involving more than 3.5 million rubles will be regarded as “major” offenses, punishable by up to 4 years in prison and a fine of 300,000 rubles. For cases involving more than 13 million rubles or organized crime, the maximum penalty will be increased to 7 years in prison. Relevant amendments to the criminal law are expected to officially take effect on July 1, 2027.
2. Hong Kong Official: Sports Betting via Prediction Markets Constitutes Illegal Gambling link
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen stated that prediction markets have developed rapidly in recent years, with monthly trading volume surging from less than $100 million in the year before last to over $13 billion per month last year, nearly 40% of which is related to sports. Given the uncertainties of prediction markets, as a responsible government, it is necessary to conduct research first to understand their impact and prevalence in Hong Kong. The government’s consistent policy is to discourage gambling, and betting on sports events through prediction markets constitutes illegal gambling. The authorities will step up publicity and education to make the public aware of the harms of gambling and refrain from participating in illegal gambling.
3. State Bank of Pakistan Lifts Virtual Asset Ban, Allows Licensed VASPs to Open Bank Accounts link
The State Bank of Pakistan issued Circular №10 of 2026, which, in accordance with the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, replaces the 2018 provisions prohibiting the processing of virtual assets. It allows its regulated entities to open bank accounts for virtual asset service providers licensed by the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) and their customers. Regulatory requirements include verifying licenses, conducting due diligence, and establishing segregated client fund accounts for settling authorized transactions. Commingling of funds, cash deposits and withdrawals, and use as collateral for financing are prohibited. Transactions shall be continuously monitored and anti-money laundering regulations complied with. In addition, only institutions holding a no-objection certificate may open limited-purpose accounts. Regulated entities are prohibited from investing in, trading, or holding virtual assets using their own or clients’ funds.
4. Malaysian Police: Investment Scams Caused RM1.47 Billion in Losses Last Year, Crypto-Related Cases Rank Second link
Royal Malaysia Police (Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department) revealed that there were 9,603 investment fraud cases in the country in 2025, causing losses as high as RM1.47 billion. Police identified five major scam methods, with “fake cryptocurrency platforms” being one of the worst-hit areas. Police stated that current crime trends show fraudsters are increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as USDT (Tether) to lure victims into transferring funds to digital wallets on illegal platforms. Data shows that cases involving cryptocurrencies rank second among all investment frauds, only behind stock investment scams.
5. Bank of Korea Proposes Crypto Circuit Breakers to Prevent Risks from Misoperations link
The Bank of Korea disclosed that in response to the incident of Bithumb mistakenly sending 620,000 Bitcoins in February, it has recommended that the crypto asset industry introduce a circuit breaker-like mechanism to cope with abnormal transactions and sharp price fluctuations. It also pointed out that the accident resulted from inadequate internal controls, including lack of approval and monitoring, insufficient reconciliation between books and on-chain balances, and proposed the establishment of dual verification, real-time automatic reconciliation and error prevention systems to enhance transaction security and risk management.
6. Kaiko: South Korea Accounts for 30% of Global Crypto Trading Volume, with Altcoins Making Up 85% link
South Korea accounts for 30% of global cryptocurrency trading volume, with altcoins making up 85%, Bitcoin 9%, and Ethereum 6%. In the Japanese market, monthly yen-denominated trading volume remains at $2–3 billion across four exchanges — only a fraction of South Korea’s roughly $26 billion weekly average — but its Bitcoin market depth is 3–5 times greater.
7. Nearly One-Third of Singapore Respondents Held or Had Held Cryptocurrencies in 2026 link
According to the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index report released by crypto exchange Independent Reserve, a survey of 1,500 respondents in Singapore showed that around one-third held or had held cryptocurrency in 2026, rising from 29% in 2025 to 32%. Among crypto investors, 42% are aged 35–54, the ‘sandwich generation’ consisting of older millennials and Generation X. Of this group, 77% view cryptocurrency as important for long-term wealth growth, and 65% sold more crypto assets in the past 12 months. The report indicates that 76% of investors allocate no more than 10% of their total investment portfolio to crypto. The main motivations for remaining holders are estate planning and wealth accumulation.
8. Grinex Suspends Trading, Discloses ~$13 Million Loss, Blames Attack on “Foreign Special Services” link
Russian cryptocurrency exchange Grinex stated it suffered a cyberattack resulting in approximately 1 billion rubles (around $13 million) in financial losses and has suspended trading services. It claimed the attack showed signs of involvement by “foreign special services” and the case has been handed over to law enforcement for investigation. On-chain data showed around $15 million worth of USDT was drained from the platform and converted into ETH or TRX. The exchange was previously alleged to have ties to Garantex, which was seized by the United States.
9. Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) Announces Launch of Stablecoin Services link
Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has announced the launch of its stablecoin service for corporate and high-net-worth clients, supporting 24/7 real-time conversion between fiat currency and stablecoins. In the initial phase, it will support 1:1 USD-USDC conversion on Solana. SGB plans to open this service to individual users by the end of Q2 this year and expand support to stablecoins such as USDT, USDe and USDG.
10. Russian Miners Disguise Farms as Chicken Coops, with Scale Likely Exceeding 8,000 Facilities link
Irkutskenergosbyt, the state-owned power company in Russia’s major cryptocurrency mining region Irkutsk, stated that it has identified about 8,000 suspected illegal cryptocurrency mining sites, and the actual number may be even higher. To cover up abnormal electricity consumption, some residents explain the sudden surge in electricity bills as “charging electric vehicles”, “heating chicken coops”, or even “drying wood for house construction”. Reports also mentioned that relevant equipment has been found hidden in greenhouses, paper mills, forest bushes, abandoned gas stations and other locations.
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