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

    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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