Policy Events Tracked: 5
Jurisdictions Covered: 6
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
Q: Which APAC jurisdiction has the most progressive defi regulation framework?
A: Based on our policy tracking, Singapore and Hong Kong lead in defi regulation regulatory clarity. See the comparison below for details.
Q: What are the key trends in defi regulation across Asia-Pacific?
A: We've tracked 5 policy events across 6 jurisdictions. Major trends include regulatory harmonization efforts and increasing institutional adoption frameworks.
Q: How can I compare defi regulation requirements across jurisdictions?
A: Use our policy tracker to filter by topic and compare requirements side-by-side. Links to each jurisdiction below.
Pantera Capital-backed Solana infrastructure firm announces major APAC staking network buildout. Construction begins immediately with performance optimization and new technology integration planned for H2 2026. Move signals growing institutional interest in APAC-based validator infrastructure and staking services.
Major crypto industry players establish dedicated working group to pursue regulatory clarity for prediction markets. Initiative comes amid broader momentum for crypto market structure legislation.
Hong Kong SFC establishes comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency perpetual futures, targeting professional investors only. Framework requires strict disclosure mandates, internal risk management systems, and regular reporting. Exchanges must implement position limits, volatility-based margin requirements, and circuit breakers. Licensed brokers may offer BTC/ETH-collateralized margin products. HKMA confirms first stablecoin licenses in March 2026.
MAS expands institutional DeFi pilots to include ETH-based lending protocols and tokenized bonds.
SFC indicates plans for DeFi regulatory sandbox.