Digital Assets

Tokenisation

Bank of Japan to Test Tokenised Deposits for 24/7 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

The central bank will partner with major financial institutions to explore a wholesale, blockchain-based system for large-value corporate payments.

Stablecoins

Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The JPYSC stablecoin will be issued by a licensed trust bank under Japan's new rules for electronic payment instruments.

Anti-Money Laundering

Cambodia Launches New National Risk Assessment Report

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

The country's second AML assessment flags crypto as 'Medium High' risk and details plans for a formal licensing regime.

CBDCs

India Launches Pilot to Deliver Food Subsidies with CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The government has launched a pilot using the digital rupee to deliver food benefits, calling it a step toward more transparent and efficient welfare distribution.

Payments & Settlements

Korea to Unveil Won Internationalisation Roadmap Within H1 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The plan aims to bolster the currency's global standing and is linked to broader reforms for MSCI and WGBI index inclusions.

Market Abuse

Jane Street Sued Over Terra Collapse, Faces Wider Regulatory Scrutiny

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

Terraform Labs' estate alleges insider trading in a new lawsuit, as the trading giant also contests market manipulation claims in India.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Set to Launch First RWA Tokenisation Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

DL Holdings gets a regulatory nod for property and PE fund tokenisation, while Finloop announces a new project backed by Canadian gold mining assets.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Sees Launch of First Virtual Asset Structured Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

The options-based products linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum are a first for Hong Kong's market and are available only to professional investors.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan FSA Admits Hitachi-Led Crypto AML Project into Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

A consortium of financial and tech firms will test a collaborative information-sharing framework to combat money laundering involving crypto-assets.