Digital Assets

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Longer-Term F&O, Bond Derivatives, AI Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

The regulator plans to introduce longer-term derivatives, review short-selling rules, and issue detailed guidelines on the use of AI in capital markets.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Central Bank Sets New Rules for Crypto Asset Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

The BSP has detailed a new framework requiring VASPs to conduct robust due diligence before listing coins or tokens.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Uncovers $60m in Crypto Flows to Unregistered Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

A study has revealed significant transactions with unregistered overseas platforms, highlighting critical gaps in the country's VASP monitoring framework.

Tokenisation

DBS to Offer Tokenised Physical Gold to Retail Investors in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

The offering, a first for Singapore's retail market, will allow customers to trade fractional units of gold backed by physical bullion via the bank's app.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Singapore Unveils Gold Hub Plans With New Clearing, Vaulting Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

MAS has announced an OTC clearing system, central bank vaulting, and the removal of a key investment cap for funds and family offices.

Stablecoins

Stablecoin Activity is Being Misinterpreted - BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2026

New paper warns regulators that nearly 60 percent of stablecoin transfers are part of complex financial transactions, not simple payments.

Cryptocurrency

Philippine Regulators Clarify Rules for Binance Sandbox Entry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The BSP has stated that global crypto exchange Binance and its local partner lack a VASP licence, despite receiving approval to test services in the SEC's sandbox.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Crypto Bill Passes Lower House Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

A bill to regulate crypto-assets under Japan’s securities law has passed a key committee, paving the way for new investor protections.

Cryptocurrency

Japan: Osaka Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Futures by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The move is aligned with planned regulatory reforms by Japan’s financial regulator to permit cryptocurrency investment trusts and ETFs.