Custody & Infrastructure

    Coverage of regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends in the secure storage and management of digital assets for institutions and retail investors.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Digital Asset Regulation: A Turning Tide in Australia

    By Natasha Teja | 13/01/2025

    Amid mounting pressure at home and abroad, Australian regulators are slowly turning to face digital assets

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    Tokenisation

    OCBC Launches First Sale of ‘Bespoke’ Tokenised Bonds

    By Editors | 07/01/2025

    OCBC said the bonds are structured based on the investor’s desired tenor and yield before being minted

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thailand Grants Second Digital Asset Custodian Licence

    By Editors | 28/12/2024

    The digital asset custodian licence was granted to Rakkar, part of SCBX Group’s venture capital arm.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    SFC Issues Circular Offering Clarity on VATP Licensing Process

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2024

    VATP applicants can receive conditional licenses with restrictions that can only be lifted after a second-phase assessment process.

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    Cryptocurrency

    ESMA Releases Last Batch of Policy Documents for MiCA

    By Editors | 19/12/2024

    The new package includes standards on preventing market abuse and guidelines on suitability and crypto-asset transfer services.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    ASIC Issues New Guidance on Crypto Asset Custody

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/12/2024

    ASIC revised a regulatory guide for funds management and custodial services to address crypto asset custody.

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    Tokenisation

    ICMA Publishes Guidance on DLT Based Debt Securities

    By Editors | 13/12/2024

    The guide highlights considerations for the end-to-end lifecycle of DLT-based debt securities, intended to promote wider adoption of tokenised assets.

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    Cybersecurity

    BSP Extends Cyber Risk Management Software to All Banks, VASPs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2024

    The BSP said it is expanding the use of its cyber risk management software known as ASTERisC* to all banks and VASPs.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Etrading Software Designated as ISIN Issuer for Crypto Instruments

    By Editors | 10/12/2024

    Etrading Software is now the Designated Numbering Agency responsible for issuing ISINs for crypto instruments globally

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    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong Announces Gazettal of Stablecoins Bill

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2024

    The bill will implement a licensing and regulatory regime for issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins. The first reading is set for 18 December.

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