Tokenisation

    News on regulatory considerations, market adoption, technical infrastructure and use cases for tokenising traditional assets like real estate, securities, and commodities on blockchain platforms.

    Tokenisation

    China: Industry Bodies Warn of NFT-related Financial Risks

    By Editors | 17/04/2022

    China’s internet finance, banking and securities associations have outlined six measures to curb “NFT financialisation and securitisation” and prevent NFT-related illegal activity.

    Market Data & Technology

    JPX to Provide Free Market Data to Retail Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2022

    JPX plans to launch a beta version of an API for retail investors under its ‘J-Quants’ project, and is inviting early adopters to apply for early access.

    Cryptocurrency

    India Passes Legislation to Implement 30pc Crypto Tax

    By Editors | 01/04/2022

    Traders will not be able to offset losses against profits. A 1 percent tax will also be deducted at source for trading over INR 50,000 in a year.

    Sustainable Finance

    ADGM to Launch Regulated Carbon Exchange and Clearinghouse

    By Darien Choong | 31/03/2022

    ADGM will launch a carbon trading exchange and clearinghouse, offering trading in tokenised carbon credits, carbon credit futures and green energy contracts.

    Tokenisation

    Alibaba, Tencent Tighten Platform Rules Governing NFTs – Report

    By Darien Choong | 29/03/2022

    NFTs in China are sold in yuan rather than crypto, do not use public decentralised blockchains, and cannot be resold after purchase.

    Tokenisation

    Malaysia SC Registers Two IEO Platform Operators

    By Editors | 24/03/2022

    The Initial Exchange Offering platform operators are given nine months to comply with regulatory requirements before they can commence operations.

    Cryptocurrency

    Ripple Calls on Korea to Further Develop Digital Assets Framework

    By Editors | 19/03/2022

    New policy paper calls for the implementation of a “risk-sensitive” digital asset regulatory framework to provide certainty and encourage innovation in the sector.

    Cryptocurrency

    S. Korea Elects Pro-Crypto President, Yoon Suk-yeol

    By Mark Johnston | 16/03/2022

    President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol has promised to overhaul Korea’s regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, and to relax crypto taxation policies.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Paxos, Sygnum to Offer Digital Asset Services in Singapore

    By Editors | 11/03/2022

    Paxos will gain a DPT licence under the Payment Services Act. Sygnum will provide fund unit tokenisation and securitise NFTs and metaverse assets.

    Tokenisation

    US SEC Probes Whether NFTs Are Being Used Like Securities

    By Editors | 05/03/2022

    The SEC has reportedly sent subpoenas demanding information about NFT offerings that could be raising funds like traditional securities.

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