On 25 March, Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the debate has moved from whether tokenization belongs in Australia's financial system to how it should be implemented, with 24/7 trading in focus. Project Acacia outlined potential annual efficiency gains of $16.7 billion, while AUD stablecoins remain small at $10.5 million in total market cap, led by AUDD at $10.35 million.

The UK government has sanctioned Xinbi, a crypto-linked marketplace it says supported scam centres across Southeast Asia. Announced in a statement on 26 March, the measures aim to cut the platform off from legitimate crypto rails by restricting its ability to send and receive funds. The action also targets people and entities connected to the "#8 Park" compound in Cambodia, which is believed to have capacity for up to 20,000 workers.

On Wednesday, Trust Wallet introduced Agent Kit, a developer tool designed to let AI agents carry out real crypto transactions on more than 25 blockchains while keeping wallet control with users. The release supports two setups: a dedicated agent wallet with pre-set permissions, or a WalletConnect flow where an agent proposes actions that require user approval. Trust Wallet said the kit can be initialized from account creation to a working agent in under 15 minutes and is available via its Developer Portal.

Hong Kong has implemented new National Security Law rules effective March 23 that make it a criminal offense to refuse to provide passwords or help decrypt personal electronic devices. The measures apply to residents, visitors, and even transit passengers at Hong Kong International Airport, and allow police to access and retain phones or laptops deemed relevant to national security cases. While not aimed at digital assets, the change may affect people who manage crypto wallets, exchange logins, or authentication tools on their devices.

Brazil has published Law No. 15.358, creating rules to combat organized crime and allowing confiscated cryptocurrency to be provisionally used by public security agencies. The measure also permits authorities to restrict transactions on crypto exchanges when digital assets are treated as instruments of a crime, with use of forfeited assets subject to a judge's authorization.

Canton Network, a permissionless blockchain built for institutional finance by Goldman Sachs-backed Digital Asset, has integrated LayerZero as its first live interoperability protocol. The setup is intended to let regulated institutions on Canton move tokenized assets across more than 165 public blockchains while keeping compliance requirements in view.

The UK government announced new sanctions on Thursday targeting Xinbi, a Chinese-language marketplace it says provides crypto-based services that support scam networks, alongside people linked to Cambodia's "#8 Park" compound. The package also names Legend Innovation Co., its director Eang Soklim and individuals tied to the Prince Group's financial network, and includes freezing several London properties as authorities seek to curb illicit financial flows and the trade in stolen data.

Nexo says its Nexo Private client base has more than doubled since the start of 2025, reporting 136% year-over-year growth as demand rises among high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm says it manages over $8 billion in assets and offers products including its Zero-interest Credit strategy, which allows eligible clients to borrow up to $100 million at zero interest against bitcoin or ether. Nexo also reports broader upgrades such as language support expanding from 9 to 17 and service availability across 199 jurisdictions.