Custody & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

SFC Permits VATPs to Offer Crypto Staking Services to Clients

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

VATPs can provide staking as a service to clients, including retail clients. SFC-authorised virtual asset funds can also stake virtual asset holdings.

Tokenisation

SFC Approves Launch of “World’s First” Tokenised Money Market ETF

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2025

HashKey and Bosera said the new ETFs will provide investors an instrument that “balances traditional stability with the agility and flexibility of digital assets”.

Custody & Infrastructure

Australia Outlines Next Steps for Digital Asset Regulation

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/03/2025

A framework for digital asset platforms will be established, covering trading platforms, custody products, some brokerage arrangements, and certain other services.

Tokenisation

What’s Next for OSL? Gary Tiu Discusses Project Ensemble and the Future of Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

Gary Tiu, Head of Regulatory Affairs at OSL, discusses the firm’s role in Project Ensemble, its challenges, and the future of tokenised real-world assets.

Cryptocurrency

Asia a Key Destination as Crypto Startups Exit Europe

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

The report says 75% of Europe’s virtual asset service providers could lose registration under MiCA by mid-2025.

Cryptocurrency

GDF Warns ASIC Against Overregulating Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2025

ASIC should create a dedicated regulatory framework instead of primarily lifting from existing requirements, GDF says.

Cryptocurrency

Japanese Lawmakers Move to Lower Tax on Crypto Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

Draft bill proposes to reduce the capital gains tax on crypto transactions, including cryptocurrency derivatives.

Custody & Infrastructure

Taiwan FSC Implements New Crypto Custody Rule for VASPs

By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2025

Virtual asset custodians that meet international information security management standards can store up to 30% of client assets in hot wallets.

Tokenisation

India Consults on Tokenisation Framework for GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on the tokenisation of real-world assets, aiming to establish GIFT City as a global hub for digital asset innovation.