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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.
Tokenisation
BIS Outlines Vision for Future Financial System, Called “Finternet”
By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2024
The “Finternet” would enable multiple financial ecosystems to interconnect with each other, like the internet, using technologies such as tokenisation and unified ledgers.
Stablecoins
Two US Senators Propose New Payment Stablecoin Bill
By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2024
The proposed legislation would impose registration and operational requirements on stablecoin issuers, and require them to publicly disclose their reserve assets.
Tokenisation
SDAX Launches Securitised Gold Tokens in Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2024
The securitised tokens allow accredited investors to gain gold exposure without having to physically store the metal.
Payments & Settlements
UK Banks Launch Digital Money Experimental Phase
By Editors | 19/04/2024
Barclays, Citi, HSBC, and Lloyds are among those that have signed up to experiment with the so-called ‘Regulated Liability Network’.
Cryptocurrency
SFC Grants First In-Principle Approvals to Spot Crypto ETFs
By Editors | 15/04/2024
At least three firms have received conditional approval to launch spot bitcoin and ether ETFs and are now expected to file listing applications.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firms Question Viability of Operating in Hong Kong – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2024
Hong Kong’s regime has restrictions that limit access to overseas investors, raising doubts about long-term business viability.
Stablecoins
BIS Paper Calls for Global Consistency in Stablecoin Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2024
Despite commonalities in the regulatory efforts across jurisdictions, the regulatory landscape remains “diverse and fragmented”, the paper says.
Cryptocurrency
China Asset Management Applies to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF in HK
By Editors | 09/04/2024
China Asset Management, one of the Mainland’s largest asset management companies, also has a cooperation agreement with HashKey.
Tokenisation
ESMA Calls on EU Commission to Clarify Aspects of DLT Pilot Regime
By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2024
Four applications have been received and eight others are expected in 2024, but no authorisations have been granted under the Regime.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Grants MPI License to Crypto Market Maker GSR
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/04/2024
The new licence enables GSR Markets to offer marketing making and over-the-counter trading services in Singapore.
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