Digital Assets

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.

Tokenisation

SC Malaysia Proposes Framework for Tokenised Capital Market Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

The proposed framework will allow licensed persons and RMOs to offer or deal in tokenised products issued through approved primary market platforms.

Cryptocurrency

South Korea Eases Crypto Restrictions, Tightens Listing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2025

South Korea eases rules on virtual asset sales for NPOs and crypto exchanges while tightening listing rules to enhance market stability and investor protection.

KYC & CDD

FIU-IND Sets 30 June Deadline for Reverification of Crypto User KYC Data

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

FIU-IND has directed crypto exchanges to refresh their KYC data for all users whose details are older than 18 months.