Tokenisation

On 9 June, the SEC will host a roundtable to explore how DeFi aligns with current regulations, focusing on tokenisation, custody, and market integrity. The event aims to balance innovation with compliance, with input from the public and industry leaders like SegMint and BlackRock.

As President Lee Jae-myung takes office, South Korea is moving toward legalising tokenised securities, with bipartisan support behind legislation that could soon enable STOs tied to real estate, art, and other assets.

A man who promoted a fake crypto project linked to stem cell tech has been ordered to pay over $1.1 million. He ignored the SEC’s fraud lawsuit, leading to a default judgment in court.

Dubai has launched its first government-backed platform, Prypco Mint, allowing people to buy small shares in property using blockchain. The system links directly to official land records and aims to make real estate investment easier and more secure.

Braden Karony, ex-CEO of SafeMoon, was found guilty of fraud and money laundering after using investor funds for personal gain. The jury ruled he misled people about the crypto project’s safety and locked funds.

Franklin Templeton has been approved to launch a tokenised US dollar money market fund in Singapore, highlighting the city-state’s leadership in regulated asset tokenisation and rising institutional interest in blockchain finance.

Thailand has approved a trial launch of digital government bond tokens called G-Tokens, aimed at helping small investors access secure savings options. The tokens will be worth 5 billion baht and are expected to go on sale by July.

This second SEC roundtable brings regulators, legal experts, and crypto leaders together to address custody compliance—a key regulatory challenge. Many argue existing rules don’t reflect digital asset realities. Will the session bring clarity or more confusion?

HashKey Group and Bosera Asset Management are launching the world's first tokenised money market ETFs in Hong Kong, offering a digital version of traditional money market funds. The tokenisation promises improved transparency, liquidity, and efficiency, targeting both traditional investors and the growing DeFi community.

The SEC, led by Hester Peirce, is hosting four public roundtables between April and June 2025 to create clearer regulations for cryptocurrency. The initiative marks a shift from enforcement to a more collaborative approach, engaging with industry experts to address key issues like trading, custody, and decentralised finance.