Digital Assets

Stablecoins

Regulatory Scrutiny Causing Seismic Shifts in Stablecoin Market

By Sam Chen | 24/02/2023

Since the NYDFS ordered Paxos to stop minting BUSD, the world’s third-largest stablecoin, its market cap has shrunk by over $4bn.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Budget to Advance Green, Crypto Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2023

Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in the government’s 2023-2024 budget that he will establish and lead a task force on virtual asset development.

Liquidity Risk

UK FCA Seeks to Enhance Rules for Asset Management Sector

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2023

The FCA wants to improve liquidity risk management and stress testing practices. It is also considering whether authorised funds should be able to hold crypto.

Custody & Infrastructure

Deutsche Bank Develops Investment Servicing Platform for Digital Funds

By Editors | 23/02/2023

The platform will make it easier for firms to launch and administer digital investment funds, which may comprise crypto, tokenised securities and other digital assets.

Cryptocurrency

Australian Crypto Exchange Reopens After FTX Loss

By Editors | 22/02/2023

Customers of Digital Surge are allowed to make deposits, withdrawals, and trade, months after AUD 33 million of its digital assets became locked up in FTX.

Custody & Infrastructure

Digital Assets Industry is Shifting Focus to “Real Utility”: Report

By Editors | 22/02/2023

New report from Oliver Wyman, Elevandi and MAS says the downturn in the digital assets ecosystem could mark an inflection point.

Cryptocurrency

NYDFS Enhances Capabilities to Detect Crypt-related Crime

By Editors | 22/02/2023

The additional capabilities will help NYDFS detect insider trading, market manipulation, and front-running activity.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Highlights NBFI, Crypto and DeFi as Key Priorities for 2023

By Editors | 21/02/2023

In a letter to G20 ministers, FSB chair Klaas Knot discusses commodity market vulnerabilities and work to address DeFi/crypto risks and enhance cross-border payments.

Payments & Settlements

BOE Sets Out Vision for UK Payments with RTGS Roadmap

By Mark Johnston | 21/02/2023

The BOE will improve its RTGS through a new core settlement engine, migration to ISO 20022 messaging, and build-in CBDC functionality.