Digital Assets

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines AMLC Probes Alleged ML of Murdered Billionaire’s Ransom

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

Authorities are investigating how PHP 200 million in ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que was laundered through casino junkets, e-wallets, and crypto.

Tokenisation

MAS Approves Launch of First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

With a USD 20 minimum investment, the Franklin Templeton tokenised money market fund aims to broaden access to a traditionally institutional asset class.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Outlines Plans for 2nd Phase of Capital Market Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

H2 2025 reforms include the introduction of new products like tokenised securities and tighter oversight of corporate practices and trading activities.

Tokenisation

Thailand to Issue Digital Investment Tokens in $150m Trial

By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025

Thailand is launching its first digital investment tokens in a $150m trial aimed at modernising fundraising and expanding access to retail investors.

Tokenisation

NY Fed, BIS Explore Tokenisation for Central Bank Operations

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2025

Project Pine shows central banks can use tokenisation, smart contracts for nimble monetary policy in a digital future.

Stablecoins

BOK Seeks Authority Over Won-Based Stablecoin Issuance

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

Bank of Korea seeks the power to approve won-based stablecoins to protect monetary policy and ensure financial stability.

Tokenisation

Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Securities Firms to Offer Investment Tokens

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025

The SEC is considering exempting securities firms from certain digital asset business license requirements to enable them to offer investment tokens.

Tokenisation

Tokenisation Can Boost Adoption of Carbon Markets: GDF

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

New GDF report examines the role of tokenisation and blockchain technology in transforming voluntary carbon markets.

Tokenisation

Thai SEC Consults on Allowing Tokenised Carbon Credit Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The SEC is seeking feedback on eligible products and requirements around business conduct and ongoing compliance.