{"id":48681,"date":"2025-09-21T15:16:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T15:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=48681"},"modified":"2025-09-21T15:16:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T15:16:57","slug":"asian-crypto-landscape-this-week-india-audits-japan-facilitates-expansion-vietnam-dubuts-crypto-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=48681","title":{"rendered":"Asian Crypto Landscape This Week: India Audits, Japan Facilitates Expansion, Vietnam Dubuts Crypto Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Asian crypto momentum is in full swing. Regulators are warming up to exchanges, and banks and fintechs are exploring tokenisation. The entire region is looking like a serious playground for digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what transpired this week in the Asian crypto landscape.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-99btc cpp-crypto-chart-BTC\" data-coin-symbol=\"BTC\" data-price-usd=\"BTC Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-top-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-info-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26205235\/btc.svg\" alt=\"BTC logo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-details\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-labels-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-name\">bitcoin<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price-info\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-values-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-symbol\">BTC<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap-value\">$2.31T<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors cpp-chart-selectors-99btc\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">1y<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-68d011b868178\" class=\"cpp-chart-container cpp-chart-container-99btc\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Vietnam Gears Up For A Crypto Exchange Debut<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Vietnam has emerged in the Asian crypto landscape as a promising destination for crypto enthusiasts in the last few years.<\/p>\n<p>The country recently greenlit a pilot program for cryptocurrency exchanges under <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vietnam.vn\/en\/toan-van-nghi-quyet-so-05-2025-nq-cp-ve-trien-khai-thi-diem-thi-truong-tai-san-ma-hoa-tai-viet-nam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Resolution 05\/2025,<\/a> Vietnam\u2019s legal framework for piloting a regulated crypto trading market over five years.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/opinion\/latest-crypto-vietnam-approves-five-year-pilot-to-regulate-web3-assets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">framework <\/a>mandates that firms must hold a minimum of $68M (VND 10 trillion) in charter capital and requires 65% institutional ownership. Banks, securities firms, insurers, or tech companies will hold the remaining 35%.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, there\u2019s been a flurry of activities from financial institutions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Vietnam enters the crypto era!<br \/>Vietnam is set to launch its first regulated cryptocurrency exchange, with Upbit leading the way. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f1fb-1f1f3.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddfb\ud83c\uddf3\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><br \/>A major step forward under Resolution 05\/2025, paving the path for a stronger blockchain ecosystem.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CryptoNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">#CryptoNews<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Vietnam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">#Vietnam<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Blockchain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">#Blockchain<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Upbit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">#Upbit<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Bcepktp4OD\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/Bcepktp4OD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Blackcroww (@blackcroww_com) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blackcroww_com\/status\/1967483774956105891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Vietnamese securities firms such as SSI Securities <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.vneconomy.vn\/new-200-mln-platform-aims-to-fuel-vietnams-tech-blockchain-growth.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">launched <\/a>SSI Digital Corporation in partnership with Tether, U2U Network, and AWS to build blockchain infrastructure in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Other securities firms, such as Techcom Securities (TCBS), created TCEX, scaling its capital from $20M to $690M, and VIX Securities launched VIXEX, growing from $1M to $6.8M.<\/p>\n<p>Banking institutions in Vietnam have also joined the fray. The country\u2019s MB Bank <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.koreaherald.com\/article\/10553213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">teamed up <\/a>with South Korea\u2019s Dunamu Group, the force behind Upbit, to facilitate technology transfer and compliance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f6b5.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udeb5\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f6b5.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udeb5\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f6b5.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udeb5\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\">PI NETWORK NEWS : MB Bank Partners with Dunamu (South Korea) to Launch a Digital Asset Exchange in Vietnam<br \/> 15:10 | 13\/08\/2025<\/p>\n<p>In Vietnam, the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dunamu Inc. \u2013 the owner and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6AbxgFQMhW\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/6AbxgFQMhW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 JoJo-\u03c0 (@jojo102102) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jojo102102\/status\/1955824258049040449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, VPBank is developing a tokenised asset exchange through VPBank Securities, which is also preparing for an <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-08-19\/vpbank-plans-vietnam-ipo-for-securities-unit-later-this-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">IPO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While early signs signal institutional momentum, the program\u2019s success depends on how well Vietnam balances innovation with investor protection and regulatory oversight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto \u2013 Here\u2019s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>India\u2019s FIU Directs Cybersecurity Checks On Crypto Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>India\u2019s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has issued a directive that requires all crypto service providers in the country to undergo mandatory cybersecurity audits.<\/p>\n<p>According to a <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/economy\/finance\/govt-makes-cybersecurity-audits-mandatory-for-crypto-exchanges\/articleshow\/123929217.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">report <\/a>published by a local publication on September 17, 2025, the FIU aims to tighten its digital asset oversight in the country through this directive.<\/p>\n<p>The directive also ensures that firms comply with its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Further, it mandates that government-certified auditors must conduct the audits, and firms must submit their reports to the FIU within a fixed timeframe.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f6a8.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea8\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> NO AUDIT, NO CRYPTO LICENSE IN INDIA <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f1ee-1f1f3.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>According to The Economic Times, all Indian crypto exchanges must now undergo mandatory audits by CERT-In empanelled cybersecurity firms \u2014 directly tied to FIU registration under AML laws.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f440.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc40\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> What\u2019s Ordered<br \/>\u2022Govt-approved\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pSi44B9n8j\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/pSi44B9n8j<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ganraj K (@Ganrraj) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ganrraj\/status\/1968342483886362822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The directive applies to both offshore and domestic entities operating in the country, including exchanges, custodians, and wallet providers.<\/p>\n<p>This follows FIU\u2019s earlier enforcement actions, including <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1991372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">show-cause notices<\/a> and <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-12-28\/india-to-block-crypto-exchange-websites-in-widening-crackdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">website blocks<\/a> targeting non-compliant offshore platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The publication quoted Harshal Bhuta, a partner at a Mumbai-based chartered accountancy firm, as saying, \u201cThe introduction of cyber security audits is in all likelihood triggered by recent crypto thefts in a few exchanges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While some legal experts view this move as a positive for user protection, it raises doubts about whether traditional financial auditors can address crypto-native risks.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the crypto industry in India grapples with <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/indian-crypto-industry-pushes-for-tax-relief-as-govt-stance-softens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high taxation<\/a> and regulatory ambiguity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/crypto-presales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Japan\u2019s Credit Saison Backs US Expansion In The Asian Crypto Landscape<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Credit Saison, Japan\u2019s third-largest credit card issuer, launched Onigiri Capital, a $50 million blockchain-focused fund to support US-based startups working on real-world asset (RWA) applications.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/saison-capital-launches-onigiri-fund-for-us-blockchain-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fund <\/a>is operated by its venture arm Saison Capital and has already raised $35M with an intended close at $50M.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Saison Capital, the venture capital arm of Japan&#8217;s Credit Saison Co., Ltd., has announced the establishment of a blockchain-focused investment fund named Onigiri Capital. The fund aims for an initial target size of $50 million and has already secured commitments totaling $35\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SjZzNdDnfF\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/SjZzNdDnfF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Norbert Gehrke (@norbertgehrke) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/norbertgehrke\/status\/1967743297402835435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onigiri.vc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Onigiri Capital<\/a> is aimed at early-stage companies building payment tools, tokenisation platforms, stablecoins and decentralised financial infrastructure. Particularly, it focuses on connecting US developers to Asian markets.<\/p>\n<p>Fund managers underscored that many US-based entities struggle to navigate the regulatory and institutional complexities of the Asian crypto landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Noting the growing importance of Asia in blockchain finance, Onigiri Capital offers access to local networks across Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Vietnam launched a pilot program for cryptocurrency exchanges under Resolution 05\/2025    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        India mandates all crypto service providers in the country to undergo cybersecurity audits    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Japan\u2019s Credit Saison launched $50M fund to back US expansion in the Asian crypto landscape    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/asian-crypto-landscape-this-week-india-audits-japan-facilitates-expansion-vietnam-dubuts-crypto-exchange\/\">Asian Crypto Landscape This Week: India Audits, Japan Facilitates Expansion, Vietnam Dubuts Crypto Exchange<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asian crypto momentum is in full swing. Regulators are warming up to exchanges, and banks and fintechs are exploring tokenisation. The entire region is looking like a serious playground for digital assets. Here\u2019s what transpired this week in the Asian crypto landscape. bitcoin Price Market Cap BTC $2.31T 24h7d1y Vietnam Gears Up For A Crypto [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-48681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48681","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=48681"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48681\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=48681"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=48681"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=48681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}