Tokenisation

    News on regulatory considerations, market adoption, technical infrastructure and use cases for tokenising traditional assets like real estate, securities, and commodities on blockchain platforms.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong FSDC Lays Out Roadmap to Bolster Capital Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    The FSDC proposes clearer listing paths, deeper liquidity and digital asset adoption to maintain the city's competitive edge.

    Tokenisation

    Swift, HSBC and Ant Pilot Tokenised Deposits for Cross-border Payments

    By Editors | 15/12/2025

    The proof of concept used the ISO 20022 standard over Swift's network to address interoperability and compliance challenges for digital assets.

    Tokenisation

    Pakistan Explores Tokenisation with Binance, Grants Initial Crypto Approvals

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    Government signs non-binding MoU while the new virtual asset regulator grants initial approvals to Binance and HTX.

    Payments & Settlements

    BIS Bulletin Calls for Regulatory Action on Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

    The bulletin says inconsistent jurisdictional implementation is slowing progress, urging action on standards and non-bank access.

    Tokenisation

    Australian Fintechs to Pilot Tokenised Asset-Backed Securities

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    A consortium of fintech firms will pilot a tokenised AUD 250 million asset-backed security under the RBA's Project Acacia.

    Tokenisation

    BIS Unveils Report on Tokenised FX Pilot for Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

    The PoC demonstrated that tokenised FX and settlement can be integrated with existing retail payment systems, paving the way for faster and more resilient cross-border transactions.

    Stablecoins

    Malaysian Royal Launches First Ringgit-backed Stablecoin

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

    RMJDT, issued by Bullish Aim on the Zetrix national blockchain, aims to boost cross-border ringgit use and attract foreign investment, marking a major step in Malaysia’s digital asset and Web3 strategy.

    Tokenisation

    China Declares RWA Tokenisation 'Illegal Financial Activity'

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    A joint warning from seven industry bodies clarifies the legal status of RWA and extends liability to domestic staff of overseas firms.

    CBDCs

    Chinese Bank Issues First Blockchain Bond Using e-CNY for Settlement

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    Hua Xia Bank subsidiary completes issuance exclusively using CBDC, aiming to streamline settlement and reduce intermediaries.

    CBDCs

    Taiwan Central Bank Offers Update on CBDC, Stablecoin Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

    Central bank governor outlines plans for a new virtual asset law and details progress on a wholesale CBDC for settling tokenised assets.

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