Digital Assets

CBDCs

China Set to Expand of Digital Yuan Operator Network - Report

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2026

China's central bank is preparing to more than double the number of banks authorised to operate the digital yuan, as a shift to interest-bearing status boosts commercial incentives.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan, UK Seek Alignment on ISSB, Basel III and Crypto Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

Regulators discussed sustainability reporting, digital assets, and reaffirmed their commitment to the full, timely, and consistent implementation of Basel III.

Clearing & Post-Trade

MAS Proposes Phasing Out Physical Share Certificates for Listed firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The regulator has launched a consultation on an enabling regime for share dematerialisation to boost efficiency and support a tokenised economy.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong to Pilot Cross-Border Carbon Settlement with GBA Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Hong Kong is testing cross-border settlement and has explored tokenisation to help connect China's developing carbon market with international finance.

Capital Adequacy

WFE Urges Basel Committee to Rethink Crypto Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

WFE warns that current standards risk stifling tokenisation and do not reflect the principle of 'same risk, same regulation'.

Market Abuse

FSC Korea Refers 'Horse Racing' Crypto Manipulator for Prosecution

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2026

Regulators have referred a market manipulator for prosecution and mandated new exchange duties to combat unfair trading practices.

CBDCs

BOK Expands CBDC Pilot to Test Subsidies, P2P Transfers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2026

The central bank is adding two more lenders to its 'Project Hangang' pilot and will test programmable payments for government subsidies.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam to Ban Offshore Crypto Trading Under New Licensing Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2026

Five entities have passed an initial licence qualification stage. A limited number of exchanges will be allowed to operate during the trial period.

Stablecoins

Moody's Unveils First Rating Cross-sector Methodology for Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

New framework will assign deposit ratings based on the quality of reserve assets, market risk, liquidity, and operational resilience.