Digital Assets

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    CBDCs

    BIS Launches New Project to Enhance Cross-border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2024

    The project will explore a new automatic FX settlement layer solution for cross-border payments, using wCBDC as a settlement asset.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Cboe Australia Commences Trading in New Bitcoin ETF

    By Editors | 05/06/2024

    The new ETF, launched by Monochrome Asset Management, is the first in Australia to hold crypto assets directly.

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    Cryptocurrency

    ESMA Issues Conflict of Interest Rules for Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 05/06/2024

    ESMA says crypto firms may be “vertically integrated” but must be able to identify, prevent, manage and disclose conflicts of interest.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Marketnode Set to Launch New Funds Settlement Infrastructure

    By Editors | 04/06/2024

    Fundnode will be ready within June with a network of partners including fund managers, wealth managers, and private banks.

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    Tokenisation

    Tokenisation Will Improve Correspondent Banking Model: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2024

    The next generation of correspondent banking will make “previously closed corridors economically viable once again”.

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    Cryptocurrency

    UK Sees Launch of First Six Crypto ETN Products

    By Editors | 31/05/2024

    21Shares and WisdomTree launched a total six ETNs on the LSE, which are fully backed by physical holdings of Bitcoin or Ethereum.

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    Cryptocurrency

    NYDFS Sets Customer Service Standards for Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 31/05/2024

    New NYDFS guidance sets expectations for crypto firms regarding customer service, complaints response and resolution, and reporting.

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    Cryptocurrency

    NYSE to Launch Cash-settled Bitcoin Index Options

    By Editors | 31/05/2024

    The options contracts will track the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index and are subject to regulatory approval.

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    Payments & Settlements

    India to Bring UPI to 20 Countries by 2029: RBI

    By Ajoy K Das | 31/05/2024

    India is exploring FPS and multilateral inter-linkages with countries in the EU and South Asia, the RBI said in its annual report.

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    Cryptocurrency

    ‘Gemini Earn’ Investors Secure Return of $2b in Crypto Assets

    By Editors | 30/05/2024

    Investors are receiving their digital assets “in kind”, meaning they benefit from crypto price increases since withdrawals were halted in January 2023.

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