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

    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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