Digital Assets

Tokenisation

Siemens Issues First Blockchain-based Digital Bond

By Editors | 17/02/2023

Siemens said it sold the bond directly to investors without engaging CSDs, and the transaction was completed within two days.

DeFi & Web3

FSB Assesses DeFi Vulnerabilities and How to Address Them

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2023

The FSB will consider changes to its proposed crypto regulatory framework to account for DeFi-specific risks, and policy responses to address TradFI-DeFi interactions.

Market Data & Technology

DSB Seeks Additional Expertise in OTC Derivatives, Digital Assets

By Editors | 17/02/2023

The DSB Product Committee is seeking increased representation from Asia and additional expertise in digital assets-related OTC derivatives.

PEPs & Sanctions

Sanctioned Crypto Mixer Relaunched Under New Name

By Editors | 16/02/2023

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic found a trail of transactions linking sanctioned crypto mixer Blender to a new mixing service that was launched in October.

Cryptocurrency

CME to Launch Event Contracts on Bitcoin Futures

By Editors | 16/02/2023

The new event contracts will provide a highly transparent and less complex way for investors to access crypto markets, said Tim McCourt.

Custody & Infrastructure

US SEC Proposes to Tighten Custody Rules Including for Crypto

By Editors | 15/02/2023

The proposed change is expected to make it more difficult for asset managers to invest in crypto assets on behalf of clients.

Tokenisation

FSS Korea to Prepare Industry Guidance on Security Tokens

By Editors | 15/02/2023

The FSS has formed a task force to support the industry in making determinations on whether virtual assets are securities.

Custody & Infrastructure

EU Commission Launches Regulatory Sandbox for DLT Innovators

By Editors | 15/02/2023

The sandbox establishes a pan-European framework for regulatory dialogue to increase legal certainty for innovative blockchain solutions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

North Korean Crypto Thefts Broke Records in 2022 – Report

By Mark Johnston | 14/02/2023

A UN report says North Korea stole more crypto in 2022 than in any previous year, using cyber techniques that have grown in sophistication.