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

    Taiwan FSC Adopts Proposals on RWA Tokenisation, AI Risk

    By Editors | 23/01/2026

    Regulator greenlights 18 industry proposals, including plans for a real-world asset tokenisation platform and reduced capital charges for infrastructure investment.

    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in Q1 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

    The new regime will impose strict rules on reserves and risk management as the city builds out its digital asset ecosystem.

    Tokenisation

    South Korea Passes Legislation to Legalise Security Tokens

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

    New laws, effective January 2027, will institutionalise security token offerings and open up fractional investment in non-traditional assets.

    Tokenisation

    HKU Green Paper Calls for Digital Revamp of Trade, Green Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    HKU Business School report outlines policy recommendations on digital trade finance, tokenisation, Web 3.0 regulation and AI.

    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Chief Outlines 2026 Agenda, Flags Gaps in Private Finance Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

    IOSCO to focus on market resilience, fintech risks and targeted reporting increases for hedge funds and private finance.

    Tokenisation

    Mitsui to Launch Japan’s First Aircraft and Vessel Digital Securities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

    Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co plans to fractionalise capital-intensive transport assets via blockchain, offering retail investors access to lease-backed returns from 2026.

    Market Data & Technology

    SEBI Forms Working Group to Chart Technology Roadmap for MIIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

    The working group will develop a short- and long-term technology roadmap MIIs, focusing on emerging digital solutions including AI, DLT and tokenisation.

    Tokenisation

    KRX, Nextrade Tipped to Win New STO Licences in Korea

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

    The FSC's sub-committee has reportedly selected the two groups to run the new OTC exchanges, but the regulator says a final decision is still pending.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HK Regulators in Talks on Cross-Sector 'Fintech 2030' Plan - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

    HKMA to work with securities and insurance watchdogs on a new five-year plan focusing on AI, data, and tokenisation.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.

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