Custody & Infrastructure

Stablecoins

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.

Custody & Infrastructure

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.

Custody & Infrastructure

Majority of Banks Globally Building Digital Asset Infrastructure - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2026

Fireblocks survey finds banks are spending heavily on digital asset infrastructure, viewing regulation as a build specification rather than a barrier.

Credit Risk

ISLA Expands Jurisdictional Scope, Coverage of GMSLA Netting Opinions

By Editors | 18/04/2026

ISLA has updated its legal opinions, providing legal certainty for netting and expanding scope to new jurisdictions and digital assets.

Tokenisation

Ripple, Kyobo Life to Pilot Tokenised Bond Settlement in Korea

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/04/2026

The strategic partnership aims to shorten the T+2 settlement cycle for government bonds using a blockchain-based custody platform.

Custody & Infrastructure

GBBC Expands Blockchain Risk Framework to Layer 2 Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

Global working group released an updated framework to help FIs manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

Credit Risk

Korean Lending Curbs Prompt Internet Banks to Diversify Overseas

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

Korea’s digital-only banks are accelerating their expansion into Southeast Asia and beyond as stricter household lending rules at home constrain growth.

Tokenisation

HSBC Completes Tokenised Deposits Pilot on Public Blockchain

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The bank has simulated issuing its tokenised deposits on the Canton Network, a move demonstrating interoperability and testing public blockchain infrastructure.

Stablecoins

Korean Firms Pilot Stablecoin Payments for Foreigners Amid Regulatory Delay

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

Financial and payment firms are using a regulatory loophole to test stablecoin services for foreign visitors, building infrastructure ahead of new digital asset laws.