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.

    Tokenisation

    ICMA Releases DLT Settlement and Custody Guidance under Project Guardian

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    The two reports published as an addendum to the Guardian Fixed Income Framework outline DvP settlement approaches and custody insights for tokenised debt markets.

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    JPMorgan Launches USD Deposit Token for Institutional Clients on Public Blockchain

    By Editors | 17/11/2025

    The bank's JPM Coin, representing USD deposits, is now live on Coinbase's Base blockchain for 24/7 settlement.

    Payments & Settlements

    DBS, Ant International Expand Partnership on Cross-border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The new agreement links DBS PayLah! to Alipay+’s 150 million-merchant network and sets plans for near-instant remittances and SME-focused digital solutions.

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    MAS Issues Updated Guide for Tokenised Capital Markets Products

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The guide sets out regulatory expectations for tokenised securities, stressing technology-neutral laws, disclosure of digital-asset risks, licensing needs, and obligations for intermediaries.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Prescriptive Crypto Custody Rules May Create 'False Sense of Security'

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    Dea Markova, Director of Policy at Fireblocks, advocates for a technology-neutral 'defence in depth' approach over rigid hot and cold storage mandates.

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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