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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.
Clearing & Post-Trade
JPX Starts Using Blockchain Tech to Settle Rubber Futures Deliveries
By Editors | 31/01/2023
The new system digitises delivery orders required for the physical delivery of rubber when futures contracts expire, thereby enhancing settlement efficiency.
CBDCs
Allowing Self-Custody Should be Considered in CBDC Design
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2023
World Economic Forum article suggests CBDC designers should consider allowing self-custody as an option to increase overall user dignity and welfare.
Custody & Infrastructure
New Network Launches to Facilitate Stablecoin, CBDC Transfers
By Editors | 27/01/2023
Several Tier 1 banks are participating in POCs to test the Universal Digital Payment Network (UDPN) for cross-border transfers and swaps.
Custody & Infrastructure
NYDFS Issues Guidance on Crypto Custody and Related Disclosures
By Editors | 25/01/2023
The guidance emphasises the “paramount importance of equitable and beneficial interest always remaining with the customer”.
Custody & Infrastructure
Thailand: New Crypto Custody Regulations Take Effect
By Tung Li Lim | 19/01/2023
The regulations provide clarity on the IT controls custody providers must have in place to mitigate cyber risks in their management of crypto wallets and keys.
Cryptocurrency
2022: A Roaring Year for Digital Assets in Singapore
By Angela Ang | 18/01/2023
Angela Ang looks back at digital asset developments in 2022 in Singapore, and ahead to what to expect in 2023.
Cryptocurrency
Korea FSS to Develop Crypto Market Monitoring Tool
By Editors | 17/01/2023
At a forum on Monday, FSS governor Lee Bok-hyun also said accounting standards will be established to require companies to disclose their crypto exposures.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand: SEC’s Latest Tool to Protect Crypto Investors: Free E-Learning
By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2023
The ‘Crypto Academy’ is one of several measures the SEC has taken to protect crypto investors since local exchange Zipmex halted customer withdrawals in July 2022.
Cryptocurrency
Samsung Asset Management Lists Hong Kong’s Third Crypto ETF
By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2023
The ETF traded 92,550 units on its first day, compared to 1,435,800 units traded between CSOP’s two ETFs on their first day last month.
Cryptocurrency
SFC Plans to Allow Retail Access to ‘Highly Liquid’ Crypto Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2023
A consultation on retail trading will begin sometime in Q1. The SFC plans to start accepting applications for VASP licences in mid 2024.
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