Custody & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

HashKey, OSL Win Approvals Needed to Serve HK Retail Crypto Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2023

As existing licence holders, both firms had to undergo only a simplified process to obtain the required approvals.

Payments & Settlements

New UK Law Promotes Blockchain to Digitise Trade Documents

By Editors | 31/07/2023

The New Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 will seek to digitise trade documents, promising cost reduction and increased efficiency in international trade.

CBDCs

Westpac and CBA Pilot Test Digital Australian Dollar

By Editors | 25/07/2023

Westpac and CBA used a CBDC to execute trades with certificates of deposit. Imperium Markets hosted the trades on its marketplace.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea Seizes Assets from Crypto Lender Delio

By Editors | 25/07/2023

Prosecutors and the FSC seized “all company and customer assets, including Delio’s cold wallets and ledgers”.

CBDCs

Russian President Signs CBDC Bill Into Law

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2023

The central bank will begin piloting a digital ruble in August, with 13 banks and about 30 enterprises from 11 cities participating.

DeFi & Web3

Blockchain Technology to Transform Global Commerce through Merger

By Jill Wong | 18/07/2023

The merger aims to scale up the development of blockchain and Web3 technologies across the global supply chain.

Cryptocurrency

GDF Finalises Standards for Global Cryptoasset Market

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2023

Similar to the FX Global Code, the Standards include a “Statement of Commitment” form, allowing market participants to voluntarily sign up.

CBDCs

DBS Launches e-CNY Merchant Collection Solution

By Editors | 07/07/2023

DBS plans to build on the launch of the e-CNY solution to explore new digital payment solutions, including cross-border CBDC payments.

Cryptocurrency

MAS to Require Trust Holding of DPT Customers’ Assets

By Jill Wong | 04/07/2023

MAS says the move is aimed at preventing the loss of customers’ assets and to facilitate a recovery in the event of a DPT provider’s insolvency.