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

    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Payments & Settlements

    ECB Announces Participants for Upcoming DLT Settlement Trials

    By Editors | 05/04/2024

    The first wave of trials will involve ten market participants, six market DLT operators, and five central banks.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    UK Sets Out Proposed Approach to Digital Securities Sandbox

    By Editors | 04/04/2024

    The sandbox will allow experimentation with DLT and “may lead to a new permanent regulatory regime for securities settlement”.

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    Cryptocurrency

    New Requirements Commencing for Crypto Firms in Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2024

    The amendments take effect in stages from 4 April 2024, with transitional arrangements for firms currently conducting activities under the expanded scope of the Payment Services Act.

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    Tokenisation

    MAS to Clarify Regulatory Treatment of Tokenised Funds

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/03/2024

    MAS is reviewing its regulatory framework to ensure it addresses the legal and regulatory implications of tokenised funds.

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    Tokenisation

    HSBC Launches Tokenised Gold Product in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 28/03/2024

    The product allows investors to acquire fractional ownership of physical gold represented by tokens recorded on a distributed ledger.

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    Stablecoins

    HKMA to Establish Regulatory Sandbox for Stablecoin Issuers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2024

    The HKMA will use the sandbox to communicate supervisory expectations and guidance on the issuance of fiat-referenced stablecoins in Hong Kong.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Major FIs Conclude Blockchain Pilot on Canton Network

    By Editors | 13/03/2024

    Dozens of participating FIs settled transactions across 22 different permissioned blockchains that were connected to the Canton Network.

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