Digital Assets

Tokenisation

ICMA Finds DLT Adoption for Repo is Slow and Fragmented

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2026

New report finds that while DLT repo is growing, it remains confined to isolated platforms, with a truly competitive market still some way off.

CBDCs

ECB Wholesale Digital Euro Projects Offer Global Blueprint

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2026

European Parliament briefing details the ECB’s wholesale digital euro plans, highlighting parallels with Singapore initiatives and other international projects.

Tokenisation

Bank of Taiwan Explores Gold Tokenisation in RWA Push

By Editors | 04/06/2026

The state-owned bank is promoting the tokenisation of real-world assets, starting with precious metals, to enhance trading efficiency while navigating key regulatory hurdles.

Tokenisation

HKMA Clarifies Classification Conditions for Tokenised Assets

By Editors | 04/06/2026

The regulator has updated its criteria for classifying cryptoassets, clarifying the supervisory requirements for tokenised traditional assets on permissionless blockchains.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Launches First Tokenised Money Market Fund

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2026

Hong Kong’s largest ETF issuer has partnered with HSBC and OSL to launch an unlisted, tokenised class for its money market ETF.

Stablecoins

Stablecoin Risks Extend Beyond Reserves to Retail Convertibility: AMRO

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2026

New paper warns that the ability of retail users to convert stablecoins to fiat is a critical, overlooked risk.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Prevent S$4.2m in Scam Losses

By Editors | 04/06/2026

A joint operation used advanced blockchain analytics to identify and warn over 145 potential victims, highlighting a successful public–private partnership model against financial crime.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Publishes Government Response to New Scams Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2026

The response outlines the government's position on recommendations for the Scams Prevention Framework, noting calls for greater clarity on regulator roles, dispute resolution, and expanded industry coverage.

Stablecoins

'Usable' Buffers are Key to Stablecoin Regulation, Says BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2026

New research suggests strict minimum liquidity and capital requirements for stablecoin issuers can backfire, recommending instead ‘usable’ buffers that can be breached in stress.