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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.
Custody & Infrastructure
Thai SEC Proposes Changes to Digital Assets Licensing Process
By Editors | 09/01/2024
The SEC said the changes will enhance the efficiency of the licensing process and ensure greater clarity and appropriateness of the regulatory framework.
Cryptocurrency
Singapore: AsiaNext Launches Trading in Crypto Derivatives
By Editors | 09/01/2024
AsiaNext said its trading members already include B2C2, Wintermute Group, JB Drax Honoré and Trovio Group.
Cryptocurrency
HK Spot Crypto ETFs to Drive Collaboration with TradFI Firms
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2024
With regulatory safeguards in place, the success of crypto ETFs hinges on institutional interest tied to market conditions, including crypto valuations.
Stablecoins
Hong Kong Opens Consultation on Regulatory Regime for Stablecoins
By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2023
Hong Kong will implement a licensing regime that will require issuers of fiat-backed stablecoins that meet certain conditions to be licensed by the HKMA.
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong SFC to Permit Listing of Spot Crypto ETFs
By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2023
HKEX welcomed the SFC’s move, saying it will enhance Hong Kong’s role as a leading digital asset hub across the region.
Custody & Infrastructure
HashKey Secure Fund Management Licence in Singapore
By Editors | 20/12/2023
With the new licence, HashKey intends to provide regulated fund management services to institutional and accredited investors from Singapore.
Custody & Infrastructure
FSC Korea Proposes Rules to Protect Virtual Asset Users
By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2023
VASPs must store at least 80% of customers’ virtual assets in cold wallets, purchase liability insurance, hold reserves, and monitor for abnormal transactions.
CBDCs
Taiwan Considers Platform Design for Possible Future CBDC
By Editors | 08/12/2023
Taiwan’s central bank has completed a wholesale CBDC feasibility and technology study but has not yet decided whether to introduce a CBDC.
Stablecoins
SocGen Becomes First Major Bank to List Stablecoin
By Editors | 07/12/2023
The euro-pegged stablecoin was listed on crypto exchange Bitstamp, which has licences in Luxembourg and France.
Cryptocurrency
Interactive Brokers, Victory Securities Granted HK Crypto Licences
By Editors | 27/11/2023
Interactive Brokers and Victory Securities say they have approval to offer crypto trading services to retail investors in Hong Kong.
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