Custody & Infrastructure

    Coverage of regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends in the secure storage and management of digital assets for institutions and retail investors.

    Stablecoins

    South Korea Bank Stablecoin Pilot Adopts Post-Quantum Security

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2026

    A Korean bank-led stablecoin proof-of-concept is using post-quantum cryptography, setting a potential new security benchmark for digital currency projects.

    Tokenisation

    Samsung SDS to Build Korea’s Official Security Token Platform

    By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

    Samsung SDS will develop the central infrastructure for the Korea Securities Depository, aligning with a new legal framework set to launch in 2027.

    Stablecoins

    HKMA Signals Cautious, 'Highly Selective' Path for New Stablecoin Licences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

    The regulator will observe the performance of its first two licensees before approving more, stressing a "start steady" approach to ensure risks remain controllable.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    ASIC Calls for Digital Asset Licence Applications by 30 June Deadline

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

    ASIC has warned firms they must apply for a licence by 30 June 2026 or face significant penalties as a no-action period ends.

    Cryptocurrency

    Taiwan Lawmaker Urges Government to Consider Bitcoin Reserves

    By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

    A report advocating for Bitcoin as a strategic asset has been formally presented to Taiwan’s premier and central bank governor.

    Stablecoins

    Woori Bank and MoonPay Partner on Won-Backed Stablecoin

    By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

    Crypto payments firm MoonPay signed an MOU with one of Korea’s largest banks to build global infrastructure for KRW-denominated stablecoins.

    Tokenisation

    ICMA, ISLA Publish Standardised Annex for Digital Bond Repos

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/05/2026

    The new legal framework aims to promote consistency for securities financing transactions involving natively-issued digital bonds on distributed ledger technology.

    Tokenisation

    AFME Outlines DLT Vision with Implications for Global Rule-Making

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

    New paper from the Association for Financial Markets in Europe details a vision for DLT-based capital markets, offering insights for global policymakers.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Korea: K bank to Test Blockchain Infrastructure for Remittances

    By Editors | 29/04/2026

    Partnership between K bank and Ripple will assess whether blockchain technology can improve the speed, cost-efficiency, and transparency of cross-border payments.

    Stablecoins

    Regulated Australian Stablecoin AUDM Lists on Global Exchange OKX

    By Editors | 28/04/2026

    The listing aims to create a new local currency liquidity layer, challenging the dominance of USD-based stablecoins in Australia.

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