Introducing Continuum’s newest weekly recap. Each Friday we bring you the top Asia headlines on digital-asset regulation, cyber risk, industry moves and insurance signals, with quick takeaways and practical actions for insurers and corporate risk teams.
1) Regulatory News
Thailand launches TouristDigiPay pilot for crypto-to-baht conversions
Thailand announced an 18-month pilot that lets foreign visitors convert crypto into baht for everyday purchases via a regulated e-wallet flow aimed at boosting tourism while limiting merchants’ exposure to crypto custody risks.
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Asia policy momentum: wealthy investors and regulatory clarity
Regional institutional interest is rising and regulators’ clarity (and pilots) are increasing institutional adoption across Asia—factors that will influence SEA market access and supervision.
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2) Hacking & Physical Risks
Wrench attacks and violent thefts remain a pressing threat
Reporting during the week continued to flag elevated violent robberies and “wrench” attacks across the region, underscoring the need to combine physical-security checks with custody controls for HNW clients.
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Ongoing exchange forensics and follow-ups
Investigations and forensic tracing tied to earlier exchange incidents (including the CoinDCX case) are still active and being discussed by regional law-enforcement and industry analysts this week.
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3) Industry Updates
Asia market flow notes — traders and institutions diverge
Mid-August market data show institutions increasing net allocations to crypto while retail positioning lags; these institutional inflows are boosting demand for custody-grade services and stronger operational controls.
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Crypto flows and investor appetite tick up
Wealth managers and family offices across Asia signalled growing allocations to crypto this week—an important demand signal for SEA custodians and insurers.
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4) Insurance Spotlight
APAC cyber incident trends pressure underwriting
Regional analysis shows a sharp rise in cyber incidents, including more AI-enabled attacks; underwriters are responding with higher premiums and tighter capacity for crypto and cyber coverage across SEA.
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AI-driven cyber threats and geopolitical pressure remain a top APAC risk theme (coverage during week)
Analysis and coverage during the period reinforced Aon’s message: AI-enabled attacks and geopolitical tension are raising incident complexity and claims trends across APAC, affecting SEA underwriting.
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5) Continuum News
Continuum is headed to BitcoinAsia (Hong Kong, Aug 28–29) to meet the Bitcoin community and discuss adoption, regulation, custody, treasury management and digital-asset risk. DM Rob Russell on Linkedin or email [email protected] to arrange a meeting.
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