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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
Korea to Ban Foreigners from Cryptocurrency Trading Accounts
By Editors | 18/12/2017
Government has made abrupt about turn to legitimize cryptocurrencies by bringing them under greater regulatory purview.
Payments & Settlements
Japan, Singapore Developing Cross-border DLT Trade Prototype
By Editors | 07/12/2017
Mitsubishi UFJ- NTT DATA distributed ledger expected to make cross-border flows more secure through single, unified platform.
Custody & Infrastructure
Malaysia Trialling Blockchain-based Unlisted, OTC Markets
By Editors | 04/12/2017
Distributed ledger trial will form basis of technology architecture, software functions and development standards to underpin markets.
Custody & Infrastructure
Korean Firms Launch ‘World 1st’ Blockchain-based Authentication
By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017
Financial Investment Association says Chain ID is a world first, authentication only has to be performed once every three years.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore Enters 2nd Phase of Blockchain-based Payments Trial
By Editors | 09/10/2017
Trial has already been completed on interbank transfers; blockchain programme will be extended to include securities sector as well as payments.
Payments & Settlements
DLT Not Yet a Solution for Large Central Bank Applications – BOJ
By Samuel Riding | 11/09/2017
Japanese central bank and European counterpart conclude from ‘Project Stella’ tests of DLT in RTGS that the technology is not yet mature enough.
Cryptocurrency
A Question of Control – Central Banks Move Against Cryptocurrencies
By Peter Guy | 11/09/2017
Central and global banks reveal true intent for controlling bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrency
Banks’ Own Cryptocurrencies Herald a Revolution
By Peter Guy | 04/09/2017
Improved access for consumers and step towards cashless economy made possible by proprietary cryptocurrency systems.
Custody & Infrastructure
ASIC Sets out Blockchain Regulatory Framework
By Samuel Riding | 21/03/2017
Regulator will ask six questions to assess a DLT’s regulatory compliance.
Custody & Infrastructure
MAS Completes Blockchain Settlement Project
By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017
SGX to trial distributed ledger in fixed income trading, settlement.
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