CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

CBDC Platform mBridge is Open to US Dollar Inclusion: Central Bankers

By Editors | 24/10/2024

Current and former central bankers speaking at Sibos discussed the importance of the mBridge platform and how it can evolve to meet broader market needs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Chair Updates G20 on Work to Maintain Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2024

The FSB published a report on the financial stability implications of tokenisation and a progress update on the G20 Crypto-Asset Policy Implementation Roadmap.

Crypto / Digital Assets

PBOC Seeks to Expand Ecosystem for $2.7b e-CNY

By Editors | 23/10/2024

Speaking at Sibos, Mu Changchun said market incentives need to be provided to enable every player in the ecosystem to earn profits from China’s CBDC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NYSE, Cboe Win Approval to List Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs

By Editors | 23/10/2024

NYSE American received approval to list options on three bitcoin ETFs. Cboe Exchange received approval for options on two bitcoin ETFs.

Big Picture

BIS Report Offers Considerations for Central Banks on Tokenisation

By Editors | 22/10/2024

The report discusses the opportunities, risks, and policy implications of token arrangements for central banks and the global financial system.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DBS Bank Launches Token Services for Institutional Clients

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2024

The new services offer real-time payment settlement through a permissioned blockchain, which is expected to enable clients to optimise liquidity and streamline operations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear Acquires Strategic Stake in Singapore’s Marketnode

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/10/2024

Euroclear said it aims to participate in establishing a key APAC market infrastructure designed to simplify the management of funds flows and reduce settlement times.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Charges Cumberland DRW for Illegal Crypto Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024

The SEC complaint alleges that Cumberland DRW bought and sold over $2bn in crypto assets without registering as a securities dealer.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Working “Full Steam Ahead” on Stablecoin Legislation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2024

The FSTB and the HKMA will “strive” to introduce draft legislation for Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulatory regime by end 2024.