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.

    Stablecoins

    Kazakhstan Firm Launches World's First Offshore CNY Stablecoin

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    AnchorX, a licensed stablecoin issuer in Kazakhstan, has debuted its “AxCNH” stablecoin, aiming to streamline payments for 'Belt and Road' nations.

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    Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

    Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

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    MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

    CBDCs

    DBS Concludes Programmable Payments Pilot Under HKMA e-HKD Project

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

    DBS’ pilot explored tokenised vouchers for ESG rewards, providing insights for the HKMA's potential CBDC framework.

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    UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT Pilot Tokenised Fund in Hong Kong

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

    The collaboration between UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT, aims to create an automated, institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenisation under regulated conditions.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Enacts Five-Year Tax Exemption Regulation on Crypto Gains

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2025

    The regulation, published in the Royal Gazette, is effective for five years and is expected to attract foreign investment while boosting the local digital asset market.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Pakistan SEC Prioritising Digitalisation to Expand Financial Access

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    The SECP is rolling out digital initiatives such as online account openings, product distribution and share depository integration, while also planning retail sukuk.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Officials Outline Four-Pillar Green Finance Strategy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

    Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui outlined a comprehensive strategy to secure Hong Kong's status as a sustainable finance hub.

    Tokenisation

    Korea to Cap Fractional Investment Trading Licences at Two

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    The new licences will institutionalise the secondary market for assets like real estate and music rights.

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    New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenisation Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The FMA has launched a consultation on whether New Zealand needs bespoke rules for tokenised financial products.

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