digital assets

Harmonising digital asset rules gains momentum

Global regulators are seeing a convergence of digital-asset standards, even as differences in pace and risk culture persist. Speakers at the Singapore Fintech Festival said responsible innovation, is becoming the organising principle for harmonisation.

January 11, 2026

Q&A: John O'Neill, group head of digital assets and currencies at HSBC

HSBC’s John O’Neill discusses the bank’s growing focus on digital assets and why Hong Kong has emerged as a key launchpad for its strategy.

June 30, 2025

Standard Chartered partners with global digital assets broker FalconX

Standard Chartered is providing full FX services with more services expected in Q4; FA understands that FalconX will partner with more banks soon.

May 19, 2025

Banks eye opportunities, challenges in tokenisation wave

While banks should remain conservative, a balance with innovation can be reached, according to Deutsche Bank’s Boon Hiong Chan.

April 29, 2025

Australia to develop digital asset framework, highlighting de-banking challenges

The new regulation is targeting digital asset and payment service providers in both cryptocurrencies and stablecoins; draft legislation is expected by the end of 2025.

April 01, 2025

OSL hits profitability with HK$55m return

The HKEX listed exchange benefitted from surging crypto prices, and is looking at overseas markets and payment expansion.

March 27, 2025

Analysis: What a crypto friendly White House means for Asia’s digital assets

Even as the market cap for digital currencies rises, experts say regulators in Asia will prioritise a prudent oversight path rather than follow Washington in lockstep; HK and Singapore's rivalry is set to continue.

January 21, 2025

Despite setbacks, optimism remains for Asia’s digital assets

High profile setbacks for FTX and Binance are unlikely to stop the potential of tokenisation, stablecoins and digital bonds in the region, but progress will come with greater regulatory scrutiny.

January 30, 2024

HKMA publishes findings of e-HKD pilot

Experts share insights around the value potential of a digital currency, following the HKMA’s publication of an initial report on the pilot.

October 31, 2023

Krayon Digital and Sayfer partner to enhance Web3 security

The multi-party computation wallet solutions provider has joined hands with the Israeli blockchain security company to address Web3 security challenges through safer private key management.

August 15, 2023