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.

    Payments & Settlements

    Cambodia and Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

    New link between the KHQR network and JPQR standard allows Cambodian travellers to pay in Japan using local banking apps.

    Tokenisation

    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.

    Cybersecurity

    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.

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    Tokenisation

    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.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    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.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    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.

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    Tokenisation

    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.

    Tokenisation

    Hong Kong Unveils Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets Development

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

    The latest policy statement on digital assets development introduces the so-called "LEAP" framework and builds on the 2022 policy.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Mainland Broker Guotai Junan Secures Hong Kong Crypto Approval

    By Editors | 26/06/2025

    Guotai Junan has become the first mainland brokerage to receive the SFC’s approval to provide crypto trading services.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

    Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.

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