Custody & Infrastructure

CBDCs

Infrastructure Critical for Successful CBDC Development – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2021

A new report analyses the four axes of consideration for the design features of all CBDCs, as proposed by the IMF, and the implications each choice has on infrastructure.

Cryptocurrency

China Renews Crackdown on Cryptocurrencies

By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2021

Three state-backed associations representing internet firms, banks, and payments companies have barred their members from providing crypto-related services to customers.

Trading & Investment

WEF Publishes Report Outlining Capital Market Use Cases of DLT

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2021

The report calls for a balance between innovation and market safeguards through standardisation, the breaking down of silos and regulatory engagement.

Payments & Settlements

DBS, JP Morgan, Temasek Team Up on Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2021

An open platform will be developed to enable real-time cross-border multi-currency payments, trade finance, foreign exchange and DVP securities settlements.

Custody & Infrastructure

Blockchain Groups Form New ASEAN Consortium to Drive Adoption

By Editors | 27/04/2021

Members include blockchain associations in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia.

Custody & Infrastructure

UK Taskforce Publishes Digital Dispute Resolution Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2021

The rules allow parties to digital transactions to quickly resolve disputes through arbitration, where decisions are implemented within smart contracts.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand SEC to Require Crypto Investors to Have Experience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2021

Under the new regulations, cryptocurrency investors must have previous experience or training to prove their knowledge of cryptocurrency.

CBDCs

BOJ Forms Committee to Lead CBDC Testing in April

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2021

The BOJ Liaison and Coordination Committee will share details and provide updates on the PoC with the private sector and the government.

CBDCs

BOT Unveils Results of ‘CBDC for Business’ Project

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/03/2021

The BOT found that DLT increases efficiency for B2B payments, despite limitations in supporting large transaction volumes and preserving transaction privacy.