Digital Assets

Payments & Settlements

Swift Launches Retail Payment Framework with Major Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

New rules under the framework aim to bring speed, transparency and cost certainty to cross-border payments, with key APAC corridors among the first to benefit.

Stablecoins

Korea to Prohibit Corporate Investments into Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

Regulators are preparing rules for listed companies to invest in digital assets, but will omit dollar-pegged tokens amid legal conflicts.

Tokenisation

New Zealand Firm Launches Digital Tokens Backed by Physical Gold, Silver

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

Auckland-based Techemynt is issuing gold and silver-backed tokens, applying national AML laws to direct purchasers of the assets.

Clearing & Post-Trade

FIA Outlines Risks, Roadmap for 24/7 Derivatives Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2026

FIA says clearing, payment, and operational systems must be modernised to support around-the-clock markets without introducing systemic risk.

Tokenisation

Australia Risks Missing AUD 24bn Digital Finance Opportunity, Report Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

DFCRC report urges policy reform, warning that regulatory uncertainty and a lack of coordination could cost Australia an AUD 24 billion annual economic opportunity.

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC Chair Calls on APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Innovation

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

Joe Longo said ASIC will overhaul its own sandbox framework and urged regional alignment to avoid creating a "patchwork of standards" that encourages regulatory arbitrage.

Structural Regulation

SFC Chief Outlines Five-Point Strategy for Maintaining Market Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

Julia Leung warns against complacency amid market buoyancy, outlining a five-point strategy for APAC to build resilience through technology and collaboration.

Cryptocurrency

Korea’s Crypto Exchange Ownership Cap Faces Constitutional Challenge

By Mark Johnston | 06/03/2026

A plan to cap shareholder stakes at 20% has been delayed and faces warnings it may infringe on property rights.

Stablecoins

South Korea Discusses 'Phase 2' Crypto Law, Stablecoin Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

A government committee has reviewed proposals for a new Digital Asset Basic Act, including rules for stablecoins and exchange liability.