What Malaysia’s royal stablecoin reveals about Asia’s shift to tokenized money
Malaysia's RMJDT is a ringgit-pegged stablecoin issued by Bullish Aim, a company linked to Johor's Crown Prince, on the Zetrix blockchain. Designed for payments and cross-border trade, it is backed by ringgit cash and government bonds, with a conservative reserve model. A separate treasury funded with Zetrix tokens aims to ensure network stability. This initiative reflects Asia's broader shift toward regulated tokenized money, where stablecoins are increasingly subject to licensing, reserve rules, and redemption requirements. It also highlights the growing need for onchain settlement in local currencies to support the expansion of tokenized assets, as seen in regional efforts like Singapore's Project Guardian. Regulatory frameworks in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan emphasize supervised issuance, aligning with Malaysia's phased approach to financial tokenization.
cointelegraph12/19 13:15
