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Asia Morning Briefing: Singapore Authorities Say Token2049 Organizer Not Covered by Russia Sanctions After A7A5 Appearance
8.10.2025
Monetary Authority of Singapore spokesperson tells CoinDesk that entities not regulated as financial institutions are not subject to sanctions measures
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns Against Unregulated Stablecoin Issuance
25.9.2025
The warning comes after AnchorX, a Hong Kong-based firm, announced a stablecoin called AxCNH, pegged to the offshore Chinese yuan
Haycen Secures Stablecoin Issuance License in Bermuda
22.8.2025
The company provides stablecoin-based products for non-bank lenders in global trade
Hong Kong Releases Guidance on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
29.7.2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority encouraged firms to apply for a stablecoin license by the end of August
Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Calls for Caution in Stablecoin Development Amid Hype
24.7.2025
Eddie Yue, CEO of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), addressed the need for a cautious approach to the development of stablecoins in Hong Kong, emphasizing the importance of avoiding excessive hype surrounding these emerging financial instruments. In his remarks, Yue highlighted concerns...
The Market Has Become 'Overly Excited' for Stablecoins, Hong Kong Financial Regulator Says
23.7.2025
Only a few stablecoin licenses will be issued, Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Eddie Yue said
Asia Morning Briefing: Could 3AC and Terraform be Blamed for Singapore's Crackdown on Offshore Crypto Firms?
13.6.2025
What began with Terra and 3AC ends in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's final crackdown on regulatory arbitrage
Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
6.3.2025
The license allows Hex Trust to provide cross-border money transfers and digital payment token services
Hex Trust Secures Payment License from Singapore’s Monetary Authority
6.3.2025
Hex Trust, the crypto custody and trading services platform, has officially received a Major Payment Institution (MPI) License…
Circle says USDC is first stablecoin to meet Canada’s new listing rules
6.12.2024
Non-compliant stablecoins listed on Canadian-registered crypto platforms will be required to be delisted by Dec. 31, 2024
Hong Kong central bank to subsidize companies issuing tokenized bonds
29.11.2024
Hong Kong’s government already issued $100 million in tokenized green bonds on Feb. 16 under its Green Bond Programme
Hong Kong warns against crypto firms misrepresenting as ‘bank’
15.11.2024
Hong Kong’s central bank said that it’s illegal for unlicensed companies to represent themselves as banks in Hong Kong.
Gemini crypto exchange receives preliminary approval in Singapore
29.10.2024
Gemini has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution license in Singapore.
Relm Insurance Introduces BTC-Denominated Policy for Bitcoin Miners
3.10.2024
Australian bank joins Project Guardian to explore RWA tokenization
1.10.2024
Major Australian bank ANZ is interested in exploring how it can move its Australian dollar-backed A$DC stablecoin between blockchains
Digital-Asset Manager Kin Launches $100M Tokenized Real Estate Fund on Chintai Network
30.9.2024
Fund tokenization is one of the frontiers of bringing real-world assets to blockchain rails in pursuit of greater efficiency, lower costs and faster settlements
OKX Singapore's New CEO Says Custodian Arrangements Were ‘Most Important, Most Difficult’ Part of MPI License
19.9.2024
Crypto custodianship has been in the spotlight since the collapse of FTX
Okx Approved to Provide Cross-Border Payment Services in Singapore
3.9.2024
Global crypto exchange Okx has secured a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing it to offer digital payment token services. Gracie Lin, the newly appointed CEO of Okx’s Singapore entity (Okx SG), highlighted the significance of this...
Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions
29.8.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will collaborate with other regulators and industry players...
Hong Kong’s Project Ensemble sandbox ready to test asset tokenization
28.8.2024
The HKMA's project is gearing up for more testing after successful initial trials