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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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