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.

    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.

    Stablecoins

    KuCoin Launches Mastercard-Linked Crypto Card Under AFSL Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

    The launch, enabled by a partnership with principal Mastercard member Immersve, follows Kucoin's 2025 AUSTRAC registration and operates within the AFSL framework.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Vietnam's NDAChain Used in Cross-Border On-Chain PoC

    By Editors | 27/04/2026

    A proof-of-concept between Vietnam and Indonesia has tested a model for compliant, cross-border digital transactions using verified credentials.

    Tokenisation

    NAB Explores Tokenised Deposits in RBA-Backed Digital Asset Trial

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2026

    NAB has detailed its role in Project Acacia, a pilot exploring the use of stablecoins and tokenised assets in wholesale markets.

    Tokenisation

    OCBC Launches Tokenised Physical Gold Fund on Public Blockchains

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    The token, a first for Southeast Asia, is issued under a framework involving three MAS-regulated entities to ensure institutional-grade governance.

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