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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
Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status
By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026
The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.

Stablecoins
APAC Advancing Tokenised Money Frameworks But Paths Diverge - Report
By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2026
A new study highlights how Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan are forging distinct stablecoin rules, creating a fragmented regional landscape.

Stablecoins
Tether to Wind Down Offshore Yuan Stablecoin, Citing 'Limited Demand'
By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026
The move to discontinue the CNH₮ token follows a renewed ban on stablecoins by Chinese authorities, though the company cited low user adoption for the decision.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Hong Kong Gold Exchange Taps Alibaba Unit for Blockchain Trading Platform
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026
HKGX is partnering with AGTech to build a blockchain-based system, aiming to cement Hong Kong's role as a global gold hub.

Tokenisation
SBI Holdings Launches Blockchain-based Security Token Bond for Retail
By Nithya Subramanian | 22/02/2026
The first-of-its-kind capital markets product combines fixed-income returns with cryptocurrency incentives.

Cryptocurrency
Korea: Mirae Asset Group to Acquire Cryptocurrency Exchange Korbit
By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026
The $93mn deal marks the first time a traditional financial institution in South Korea will have a crypto exchange as a subsidiary.

Trading & Investment
Korea Grants Preliminary Approvals to Fractional Investment Exchanges
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026
The FSC approved applications to operate OTC platforms for beneficiary certificates from the KDX consortium and the NXT Consortium.

Tokenisation
HKMA Details Strategy to Scale Digital Bond Market
By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026
The HKMA has outlined a four-pronged strategy for tokenised bonds, highlighting a legal review and policy incentives to drive adoption.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Hong Kong and UAE Deepen Financial Ties with Debt Market Integration
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026
The Central Bank of the UAE has joined Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, creating a new channel for cross-border investment into China.

Stablecoins
BNM Onboards Three Digital Asset Initiatives Under Innovation Hub
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026
The three initiatives will test ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits, aiming to explore digital asset payments, settlement, and Shariah-compliant use cases in a controlled environment.
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