Digital Assets

    Cryptocurrency

    Crypto Exchange Gemini Eyes Further Expansion in APAC Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    Gemini is prioritising markets with clearer regulatory paths while localising products and navigating Asia's fragmented rulebooks, its APAC head says.

    Tokenisation

    MAS, Bundesbank Partner on Cross-Border Digital Settlement

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/11/2025

    The pact aims to develop interoperable tokenised settlement solutions and streamline cross-border payments, FX and securities flows between Singapore and Germany.

    Tokenisation

    MAS to Launch SGD Testnet for Live Tokenised Settlement Trials

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    MAS will launch a Singapore Dollar Testnet for tokenised settlements and expand cross-border projects under Project Guardian and BLOOM to advance interoperable digital finance.

    CBDCs

    Macau Digital Currency e-MOP Development Nearing Completion

    By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

    Monetary Authority confirms sandbox testing of the CBDC will follow, starting with a "whitelist" approach for pre-approved users.

    CBDCs

    MAS Completes First Live wCBDC Settlement on SGD Testnet

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    The trial shows banks can settle interbank overnight lending using wholesale CBDC on the new SGD Testnet, paving the way for future issuance of tokenised MAS Bills.

    Tokenisation

    MAS to Trial Tokenised Bills, Expand AI Initiatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    MAS announced trials for tokenised MAS Bills settled in wholesale CBDC, finalised rules for stablecoins, and new AI governance initiatives.

    Tokenisation

    Hong Kong Launches Live Pilot for Tokenised Deposits, Digital Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    HKMA's new EnsembleTX project will test real-value settlement with major banks and asset managers, outlining a path to central bank money.

    Stablecoins

    Japan Stablecoin Issuers Could Become Major JGB Buyers – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    The head of a new yen stablecoin issuer says digital asset firms could fill the void left by the BOJ's tapering in the JPY 1,055 trillion bond market.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    China's Capital Controls Fuelling Global Money Laundering Threat, RUSI Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

    A new paper finds Chinese Money Laundering Organisations are a dominant global force, but concludes there is no public evidence of Chinese state direction.

    CBDCs

    BIS: Public Payment Systems Boost Welfare But Could Raise Merchant Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

    A new BIS paper finds public options like CBDCs can improve financial inclusion but may disintermediate banks and increase merchant fees.

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