Tokenisation

Tokenisation

NAB Explores Tokenised Deposits in RBA-Backed Digital Asset Trial

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2026

NAB has detailed its role in Project Acacia, a pilot exploring the use of stablecoins and tokenised assets in wholesale markets.

Tokenisation

OCBC Launches Tokenised Physical Gold Fund on Public Blockchains

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The token, a first for Southeast Asia, is issued under a framework involving three MAS-regulated entities to ensure institutional-grade governance.

Tokenisation

Japan Launches Trial to Tokenise Government Bonds for Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

A consortium including Mizuho, Nomura and JSCC will test the use of tokenised collateral on the Canton Network.

Custody & Infrastructure

SFC Outlines Priorities for Digital Asset Regulation in 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The SFC is prioritising new licensing laws, tokenisation guidance, and pragmatic custody solutions in its next phase.

Tokenisation

SFC Unveils Framework for Secondary Trading of Tokenised Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The new pilot framework allows SFC-authorised tokenised investment products to be traded on licensed crypto platforms, expanding retail investor access.

Tokenisation

China Proposes Token-Based Trading to Monetise AI Datasets

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

A new national plan aims to create a market for AI-ready data, proposing novel assetisation paths and token-based pricing models for key sectors including finance.

Cryptocurrency

Korea: Law Reform Needed to Recognise Digital Assets as Property

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026

Amendments to the 1958 Civil Act are needed to provide a legal basis for digital asset ownership and transactions.

Tokenisation

South Korea to Pilot Tokenised Deposits for Government Spending

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

The initiative will test programmable payments for operational expenses under a regulatory sandbox, expanding on an earlier subsidy pilot.

Tokenisation

LayerZero and Korea Gold Exchange to Launch Multi-Chain Gold Token

By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

The partnership will see the launch of KGLD, a real-world asset backed by physical gold, aiming to tap into Asia’s growing demand for tokenised assets.