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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has <\/span>updated<\/span> its regulatory guide on tokenized capital markets products (CMPs), clarifying how securities laws apply to digital tokens. The revised guide, released on 14 November 2025, replaces the earlier Digital Token Offerings (DTO) Guide and reflects evolving market practices and technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n Context<\/p>\n Originally published in 2017 and updated in 2020, the DTO Guide provided guidance on digital token offerings under MAS-administered laws. The latest update responds to growing interest in tokenizing CMPs and the expansion of token-related activities across the capital markets value chain, including trading, settlement, and custody.<\/span><\/p>\n Key takeaways<\/p>\n Next steps<\/p>\n The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has <\/span>selected<\/span> six participants for the inaugural cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox, aimed at fostering innovation in the capital market. The sandbox provides a controlled environment for testing new products and services that enhance market vibrancy and inclusiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n Context<\/p>\n The Regulatory Sandbox was launched during the SCxSC Fintech Summit in 2024 as part of SC\u2019s innovation toolkit. Applications for participation were open between 15 April and 31 May 2025, attracting strong interest from diverse market players.<\/span><\/p>\n Key takeaways<\/p>\n Next steps<\/p>\n The Australian government <\/span>announces<\/span> that the Australian government is releasing the National AI Plan, \u2018a comprehensive roadmap to build an AI-enabled economy that harnesses the full potential of artificial intelligence for the benefit of all Australians\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n Further detail<\/p>\n The <\/span>National AI Plan<\/span> has three goals:<\/span><\/p>\n The plan noted that Australia has strong protections in place to address many risks, but the technology is fast-moving and regulation must keep pace. That\u2019s why the government continues to assess the suitability of existing laws in the context of AI. The government is taking action to identify and understand how AI risks deal with specific harms, including reviews and regulations relating to online harms, copyright law, AI use in healthcare and consumer protections.<\/span><\/p>\n The announcement was backed by a $29.9 million commitment to establish the AI Safety Institute in early 2026 to ensure that the government is monitoring and responding to risks, supporting agencies and regulators.<\/span><\/p>\n Stated<\/span> the Minister of Science: \u2018The National AI Plan is about making sure technology serves Australians, not the other way around\u2026As the technology continues to evolve, we will continue to refine and strengthen this plan to seize new opportunities and act decisively to keep Australians safe\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n The Business Council of Australia <\/span>called the plan<\/span> \u201can important step forward [that] charts a clear direction for how Australia can embrace AI to boost productivity, sharpen our competitiveness and raise living standards\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MAS updates guide on the tokenization of capital markets products Summary The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has updated its regulatory guide on tokenized capital markets products (CMPs), clarifying how securities laws apply to digital tokens. 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SC announces first cohort of Regulatory Sandbox participants<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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The Australian government publishes its National AI Plan<\/h2>\n
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