Digital Assets

Tokenisation

Tokenisation Will Lead to ‘Institutional Redesign’ of Market Infrastructure - IMF

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2026

New paper argues that tokenisation will reconfigure, not eliminate, financial market infrastructures, and calls for a hybrid model that blends code and institutional oversight.

Market Abuse

Korea Cracks Down on Crypto Manipulation, Refers 'Whale' Cases to Prosecutors

By Mark Johnston | 04/07/2026

The FSC is leveraging new powers under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act to tackle cross-border and algorithmic manipulation schemes.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Independent Review Recommends Overhaul of Australia's Fintech Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2026

The review found Australia's regulatory sandbox to be ineffective and has recommended repealing its legislation for a more flexible, multi-faceted approach.

Cryptocurrency

Binance and Founder Sued for £150 Million in UK Derivatives Case

By Editors | 03/07/2026

Nearly 1,700 UK investors allege Binance sold high-risk derivative products without the required regulatory authorisation.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Jails Five in USD 29.4 Million Crypto-Linked Forex Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 03/07/2026

A Shanghai court has imposed prison sentences for an illegal currency exchange operation that used cryptocurrency to bypass the nation’s strict capital controls.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong's Treasury Hub Ambitions Face Tech and Data Hurdles

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2026

New report urges investment in technology, talent and regulatory frameworks to overcome legacy system challenges and solidify the city's regional treasury leadership.

CBDCs

Macau to Draft Legal Framework for Digital Pataca as Sandbox Trials Expand

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2026

The AMCM will draft a full legal framework for the e-MOP as it expands sandbox testing and begins live mBridge transactions.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Urges Coordinated Action to Bolster Australian Market Competitiveness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2026

A new report commissioned by ASIC finds Australia risks being left behind as global peers rapidly adopt financial market innovations.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong to Review Laws to Boost Tokenised Bond Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2026

Authorities have clarified rules on DLT-based record-keeping for debentures and will now review legislation to further facilitate the issuance of tokenised bonds.