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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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thai SEC Proposes Higher Capital Requirements for Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 10/03/2024

    Crypto exchanges would have to meet a minimum capital requirement of THB 100 million if they hold customer assets, up from THB 50 million currently.

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    Payments & Settlements

    BRICS Nations to Create Blockchain-based Payment System

    By Editors | 05/03/2024

    The move aimed at increasing the role of the BRICS in the international monetary system and reducing reliance on US dollars.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Deutsche Börse Launches Institutional Crypto Trading Platform

    By Editors | 05/03/2024

    Trading on the Deutsche Börse Digital Exchange will initially take place on an RfQ basis, followed by multilateral trading.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Cayman Islands Launches Crypto Consultation Using GitHub

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2024

    Software coding collaboration platform GitHub is being used for the first time to collate public feedback on the draft legislation.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    HK Crime Cases Involving Crypto Have Tripled Since 2021

    By Mark Johnston | 25/02/2024

    The SFC and police recorded 3,415 cases of virtual asset crimes in 2023, involving around HKD 4.4 billion (USD 562 million).

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    Tokenisation

    The Future of Securities Tokenisation and Crypto Regulation 

    By Hannah Cassidy | 22/02/2024

    With crypto currencies and assets firmly lodged in the public mind, regulators need to lay guardrails to facilitate innovation and combat misbehaviour.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    HKMA Sets Standards for Digital Asset Custodial Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/02/2024

    HKMA circular sets out expectations standards for banks that wish to provide digital asset custodial services to clients.

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    Tokenisation

    HKMA Sets Out Expectations on Tokenised Product Offerings

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2024

    HKMA circular sets out expectations for the sale and distribution of tokenised products in respect of due diligence, disclosure and risk management.

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    Tokenisation

    More Clarity in Rules Key to Tokenisation of VCCs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/02/2024

    Tokenising VCCs provides the opportunity to drive greater operational cost efficiencies across the fund lifecycle and explore new business models.

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    Tokenisation

    FIX Unveils 2024 Priorities for Digital Assets Markets

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 13/02/2024

    FIX’s Digital Assets & Technology Committee will focus on integration and interoperability, regulatory guidance, and the efficient use of DLT and smart contracts.

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