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

    Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Alternative to SWIFT

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    Russian state-owned firm Rostec said the blockchain-based platform will allow settlements in national currencies and eliminate the risk of sanctions.

    Stablecoins

    NYDFS Issues Regulatory Guidance for Stablecoin Issuers

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    The guidance outlines criteria specifically addressing stablecoin redeemability, asset reserve requirements, and independent audit requirements.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to Establish Crypto Custody Company

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2022

    The new company will be a joint venture between Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank and hold digital assets for institutional investors.

    Cryptocurrency

    Singapore Court Issues Injunction Preventing Sale of NFT

    By Editors | 23/05/2022

    The injunction is said to be the world’s first court-ordered freeze on the potential sale and ownership transfer of an NFT.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    India’s NSDL Launches Blockchain Platform for NCD Market

    By Editors | 16/05/2022

    The new platform will record NCD creation, continuously monitor covenants and asset cover, and track credit ratings.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea to Lift Ban on ICOs, Enhance Investor Protections

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2022

    The new government will establish a regulatory framework for ICOs and introduce rules to guard investors against hacks, system errors and unauthorised transactions.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thai SEC Prepares to Implement New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2022

    The SEC will extend the transitional period to allow crypto firms more time to ensure their advertising content aligns with the new rules.

    Cryptocurrency

    Shanghai Court Says Bitcoin is Protected by Law as ‘Virtual Property’

    By Darien Choong | 10/05/2022

    Shanghai’s High Court said property rights protections apply to Bitcoin because it has a certain economic value and has the attributes of property.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    AIMA Publishes Institutional Investor Guide on Digital Asset Custody

    By Editors | 04/05/2022

    The guide was produced with contributions from Anchorage Digital, Barclays Investment Bank, Capco, Coinbase, Copper, Digivault, and Fidelity Digital Assets, among others.

    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Grants In-principle Approval to HashKey Crypto Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2022

    HashKey’s platform will offer trading, brokerage and automated trading services for cryptocurrencies, virtual commodities, stablecoins and security tokens.

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