CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

ISDA, Ant International Launch New Report Under MAS’ Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

The report outlines design principles, risk mitigation strategies, and real-world use cases for using tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledgers for cross-border payments and FX settlement.

Market Infrastructure

Global Banks, Regulators Join Forces on Public Blockchain Risk Framework

By Editors | 04/07/2025

An industry group including G-SIBs and MDBs is developing a unified framework to manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants Licences for Tokenised Securities to DigiFT

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Digital asset platform DigiFT has gained approval to deal in and advise on tokenised real-world assets, expanding its Asia footprint.

AML / KYC

New Zealand FMA Issues Warning to Investors on Crypto Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

The FMA warned that the most common crypto scams are related to fake online crypto investment platforms.

AML / KYC

US and Singapore Banks Being Used to Launder Scam Proceeds – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

Questions are being raised on whether banks are doing enough to detect suspicious activity and prevent abuse.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK Pauses Retail CBDC Pilot as Banks Push Into Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

BOK will halt its 100,000-user pilot, citing high costs and a government-backed push for private sector stablecoins.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SC Malaysia Consults on Overhauling Digital Asset Exchange Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

SC proposes tighter asset safeguards, higher capital requirements, and a faster listing process for regulated digital asset exchanges.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Consults on Virtual Asset Rules for OTC Dealing and Custodians

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025

FSTB and SFC are consulting on virtual asset regulatory regimes for OTC trading services and custodian services.

Fintech / Regtech

KSD Launches Testbed Platform for Security Tokens

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

KSD plans to transition the testbed into a fully operational platform in tandem with the upcoming security token legislation.