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Stablecoins
EU Lawmakers Finalise Text of MiCA Legislation – Reports
By Editors | 23/09/2022
Limitations on the use of USD-pegged stablecoins within the EU have been removed. Algorithmic stablecoins and tradeable NFTs could be brought into scope.
Cryptocurrency
Australian Senator Proposes Bill on Digital Asset Regulation
By Editors | 23/09/2022
The bill would establish rules for crypto exchanges, custody providers stablecoin issuers, and banks facilitating e-CNY transactions.
Custody & Infrastructure
SBI Obtains Singapore Licence to Offer Digital Asset Services
By Editors | 22/09/2022
SBI Digital Markets will advise on corporate finance, deal in capital markets products, and provide custodial services.
Tokenisation
Deutsche Börse Goes Live With Digital Securities Platform
By Editors | 21/09/2022
The D7 platform allows FIs to issue digital financial instruments, providing an alternative to conventional physical issuance and securities processing.
Custody & Infrastructure
Thailand SEC Issues New Rules on Crypto Custody
By Editors | 21/09/2022
Digital asset depository service providers already in business have until 11 October to submit a licence application to the SEC.
CBDCs
China to Expand CBDC Testing in Guangdong, Other Provinces
By Editors | 21/09/2022
The central bank will expand its digital yuan testing to include Guangdong, Jiangsu, Hebei and Sichuan in their entirety.
Cryptocurrency
Binance Set to Secure Crypto Licence for the Philippines
By Editors | 21/09/2022
Binance is in late stage talks to buy a Philippine company that already has VASP and electronic money issuer licences.
Custody & Infrastructure
Nasdaq Establishes New Digital Assets Business
By Editors | 21/09/2022
The technology that underpins the digital asset ecosystem has the potential to transform markets over the long-term, says Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman.
CBDCs
HKMA to Start Retail CBDC Trials in Q4 This Year
By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2022
The trials will involve banks, payment companies and other technology firms to study the use of the e-HKD in a limited setting.
Cryptocurrency
UK FCA Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange FTX
By Editors | 20/09/2022
The FCA said FTX is targeting UK consumers without proper authorisation. FTX believes a scammer is impersonating the company.
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