Custody & Infrastructure

Custody & Infrastructure

Vietnam to Pilot State-run Platform for Trading Digital Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance rejected an earlier proposal that would have allowed private firms to participate via a sandbox mechanism.

Stablecoins

Japan Regulator Approves Country’s First Stablecoin Licence

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

SBI VC Trade has become the first company in Japan to obtain a stablecoin licence. Several other firms plan to launch stablecoins.

Cryptocurrency

US President Announces Plans to Establish Strategic Crypto Reserve

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/03/2025

The Strategic Crypto Reserve would include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Further details have not yet been disclosed.

Tokenisation

ChinaAMC HK Launches Asia-Pacific’s First Tokenised Retail Fund

By Mark Johnston | 01/03/2025

The fund introduces tokenised share classes, enabling investors to access critical information in real-time while benefiting from streamlined processes.

Cryptocurrency

FSA Japan Proposes Stricter Rules for “Professional Token Sales”

By Thisanka Siripala | 27/02/2025

Professional token sales will be subject to requirements to disclose the technical structure of the asset, issuer information, and intended use of funds.

Payments & Settlements

ECB to Launch Settlement Platform for DLT-based Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

The ECB said the long-term strategy seeks to support international financial transactions while maintaining the stability of the European financial ecosystem.

Stablecoins

StraitsX Partners with StanChart on Stablecoin Reserve Management

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2025

StraitsX said its stablecoins are “fully-backed” and issued in compliance with the MAS’ upcoming stablecoin regulatory framework.

Cryptocurrency

SFC Unveils Roadmap for Achieving Virtual Assets Hub Ambitions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

The roadmap includes potentially allowing virtual asset derivatives, margin financing, and staking and lending services.

Cryptocurrency

SFC Mulls Rule Changes to Boost Virtual Asset Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2025

The SFC is considering relaxing certain rules to improve liquidity in Hong Kong’s virtual asset market and enhance the city’s position as a digital asset hub.