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.

    Cryptocurrency

    UnionBank Becomes First Philippine Bank to Enable Crypto Trading

    By Editors | 30/08/2022

    UnionBank has also been exploring other uses of blockchain technology, as it seeks to future-proof its business and expand its metaverse footprint.

    Payments & Settlements

    India, Russia Continue to Explore Non-USD Trade Options

    By Editors | 23/08/2022

    Indian and Russian banks are discussing the use of customised trade accounts and an exchange rate mechanism that will enable trade settlement in rupees and rubles.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thailand: Crypto Custody Added as Distinct Licence Category

    By Editors | 19/08/2022

    Digital asset depository service providers already operating in Thailand have until 11 October to submit a licence application to the SEC.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    ASX, Zerocap Complete Digital Asset Custody POC

    By Editors | 18/08/2022

    The project will support custody on Synfini, ASX’s new DLT-as-a-Service platform, for any tokenised asset, including crypto.

    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea Launches Private-Public Taskforce on Digital Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2022

    The new taskforce will examine new legislation that ensures a “proper balance” between innovation, and investor protection and financial stability.

    Cryptocurrency

    Philippines: BSP to Suspend VASP Licensing for Three Years

    By Editors | 15/08/2022

    Starting from 1 September, new VASP licence applications will only be entertained if they come from existing BSP-supervised financial institutions.

    Cryptocurrency

    BlackRock, Coinbase Partner on Crypto Trading Services

    By Editors | 08/08/2022

    Connectivity will be established between BlackRock’s investment management platform Aladdin and Coinbase’s integrated trading platform Coinbase Prime.

    Cryptocurrency

    SEC Thailand Grants New Licences to Four Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 07/08/2022

    The approvals come as the SEC continues to investigate Zipmex, which operates in Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.

    Cryptocurrency

    Laying the Groundwork for Digital Assets to Take Flight in Korea

    By Susan Friedman | 04/08/2022

    South Korea has an opportunity to bolster innovation in digital assets as it develops new regulations for the sector, say Ripple’s Susan Friedman and Rahul Advani.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC Allows Banks to Offer ‘One-Stop’ Investment Services

    By Editors | 28/07/2022

    Under new rules, bank customers will have the option to direct their bank to dispose of foreign securities obtained through the conversion of structured products.

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