Digital Assets

    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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