Global Digital Finance

    Custody & Infrastructure

    New Report Urges Risk-Based Regulation for Self-Custody Wallets

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

    New GDF report finds minimal illicit use of self-custody wallets and calls on policymakers to focus on regulated touchpoints, highlighting Singapore’s framework as a model.

    Stablecoins

    Japan FSA Prioritises Real-World Use Cases to Guide Digital Asset Rule-Making

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    A senior official outlined Japan's focus on fostering real-world applications for stablecoins and tokenised assets while seeking global consensus on DeFi.

    Stablecoins

    GDF Unveils Global Stablecoin Rulebook to Guide Regulators

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

    New framework offers principles on reserves, redemption, and cross-border recognition, with specific details on Hong Kong and Singapore rules.

    Capital Adequacy

    Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.

    Stablecoins

    South Korea Moves to Legalise Won-Based Stablecoins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

    Lawmakers have introduced bills to enable Korean won-pegged stablecoins, regulate digital assets, and counter growing dominance of US dollar-backed equivalents.

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    Capital Adequacy

    Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.

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    Tokenisation

    Tokenisation Can Boost Adoption of Carbon Markets: GDF

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

    New GDF report examines the role of tokenisation and blockchain technology in transforming voluntary carbon markets.

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    Cryptocurrency

    GDF Warns ASIC Against Overregulating Digital Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2025

    ASIC should create a dedicated regulatory framework instead of primarily lifting from existing requirements, GDF says.

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    Tokenisation

    GDF-FIX Alliance Creates Bridge to Tokenised Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

    GDF and FIX members have demonstrated the ability to connect to blockchain-based assets using FIX-based TradFi platforms.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Malaysia to Develop New Policy for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

    Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to formulate a digital finance policy, which will be placed before the Cabinet for further deliberation.

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