Search results for regulatory sandbox
Crypto
Kyrgyzstan emerges as \'crypto Switzerland\' and targets Central Asia hub
Kyrgyzstan is moving to build a Central Asian digital asset hub, backed by two state-level stablecoins and a large gold storage facility. A local fintech consultant said a dollar-pegged token is backed by physical gold bought by the finance ministry and stored in a new national vault, with the ministry holding all tokens. A second stablecoin is based on the som and launched on BNB Smart Chain with Binance.
Crypto
Binance aims for \'legal return\' to Philippine market two years after exit
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance, previously blocked in the Philippines, has partnered with Philippine fintech firm BlockShares Technologies to renew its push into Southeast Asia’s crypto market. The arrangement has BlockShares, an SEC-approved crypto asset intermediary, join the SEC’s Strattbox sandbox, while Binance provides technology, security systems and compliance experience. BlockShares received in-principle approval under an SEC circular in November 2025. Sandbox testing starts in the second half of 2026 and runs at least two years.
AI & Enterprise
MSIT holds working-level body on data safe zones, discusses steps to boost use
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held its 2026 working-level consultative body on data safe zones on May 11 to discuss measures to improve access and promote use of previously undisclosed data. The meeting brought together 16 organisations, including 11 operators and five institutions selected for new designation. The ministry plans to support selected institutions with up to 200 million won each. Agencies also presented cloud linkage and consulting plans.
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Industry
Science ministry launches 2026 support for R&D special zone fostering program
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AI & Enterprise
KT to link local phone service via LTE, steps up push to close connectivity gaps
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Mobility
Startups step up moves to boost efficiency in EV charging infrastructure operations
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Industry
Samsung Electronics launches induction cooktop with built-in hood
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Telecommunications & Media
Korea commission approves 75 operators to generate and process CI, including Naver
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Industry
MSIT designates 3 regulatory exemptions under special zone sandbox
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Telecommunications & Media
LG HelloVision expands new businesses amid broadcasting slump, rental growth in focus
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Telecommunications & Media
SK Broadband\'s B tv Hot Deals tops 80,000 cumulative sales in four months
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Crypto
Bank of England hints it may withdraw proposed stablecoin holding limits
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Mobility
Tada sets record for Lunar New Year holiday airport transfer bookings
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Crypto
Revolut, 3 other firms join UK stablecoin regulatory sandbox
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Crypto
Malaysia\'s central bank announces sandbox for stablecoins, asset tokenisation
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Industry
Cabinet approves revision to R&D special zones law to strengthen protections in regulatory sandbox
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AI & Enterprise
Government drives AX across all sectors, adds AI category to Public Nuri
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AI & Enterprise
PIPC pushes wider use of raw video from self-driving cars and robots