Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Unveils Framework for Secondary Trading of Tokenised Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The new pilot framework allows SFC-authorised tokenised investment products to be traded on licensed crypto platforms, expanding retail investor access.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea to Pilot Tokenised Deposits for Government Spending

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

The initiative will test programmable payments for operational expenses under a regulatory sandbox, expanding on an earlier subsidy pilot.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Details 18-Month Roadmap for Digital Asset Licensing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

ASIC has published its implementation timeline for bringing digital asset and custody platforms under the financial services licensing framework from April 2027.

AML / KYC

FATF Ministers Agree New Priorities on Fraud, Virtual Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

FATF outlined its strategic priorities, emphasising a risk-based approach and the rapid implementation of virtual asset standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Proposes Prudential Rules for Use of Permissionless Blockchains

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

The regulator is consulting on a risk-sensitive approach that would allow certain permissionless cryptoassets to qualify for less punitive capital treatment.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Regulator Details Global Scope of New Crypto Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

The FCA is consulting on guidance clarifying its new cryptoasset rules, which will have a broad territorial reach affecting many overseas firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

LayerZero and Korea Gold Exchange to Launch Multi-Chain Gold Token

By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

The partnership will see the launch of KGLD, a real-world asset backed by physical gold, aiming to tap into Asia’s growing demand for tokenised assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Hub Ambitions Take Centre Stage at HSBC Summit

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

Hong Kong leaders and global finance chiefs touted the city's resilience and growth ambitions amid discussions on geopolitical risk and the future of digital assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tether Launches Self-Custodial Wallet for End Users

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

The stablecoin issuer is targeting financial inclusion with a new app that simplifies crypto transactions and gives users direct control over their assets.