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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
Thailand ‘Digital Asset’ Decree Takes Effect
By JP Reimann | 17/05/2018
Cryptocurrencies now defined as digital assets, granting the SEC powers to regulate; exchanges have 90 days to register with SEC.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX to Replace Post Trade Infrastructure with DLT Solution
By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2018
New DLT system to provide more efficient clearing, settlement and other post-trade services through improved record keeping, reduced reconciliation, more timely transactions, better quality data.
Clearing & Post-Trade
BOJ-ECB Study Identifies DLT Applications for Securities Settlement
By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2018
Project Stella phase two study suggests distributed ledger technology offers novel approach for cash settlement of securities, but requires further study.
Payments & Settlements
Thailand Banks on Blockchain
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018
Central bank plans adoption of blockchain for interbank settlements, bond issuance; leading banks launch joint initiative on blockchain based letters of credit.
Cloud & Infrastructure
S.Korea Moves to Support Fintech Through Sandbox Approach
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018
FSC to exempt approved fintechs from regulations, encourage the use of such new technologies including blockchain.
Custody & Infrastructure
CSRC Official Backs Public Sector Use of ‘Centralised’ Blockchain
By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2018
CSRC head of technology Zheng Ye encourages the use of blockchain technology for public services, but says absolute decentralisation is untenable.
Cryptocurrency
China Advisor Urges Creation of National Cryptocurrency Exchange
By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2018
Top political advisor says national exchange and cryptocurrency approval system should be jointly overseen by central bank and securities regulator.
Payments & Settlements
Taiwan to Explore Blockchain-based Payments System
By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2018
New central bank governor suggests artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology will revolutionise Taiwan’s financial landscape.
Cryptocurrency
Key Regulators Weigh in on Cryptocurrencies: CFTC, SEC, BIS
By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2018
The US Senate Banking Committee held a fact-finding hearing seeking the views of both the CFTC and SEC chairmen on cryptocurrency regulation.
Cryptocurrency
Philippines Forges Ahead with Bitcoin Legitimisation
By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2017
Central bank to regulate virtual currencies for remittance, payments; not yet ready to endorse bitcoin as a currency.
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