Tokenisation

Cryptocurrency

JPX Acquires Stake in Mitsui-Backed Crypto Exchange

By Editors | 28/02/2022

JPX says the investment will help it strengthen its relationship with the issuer of ZipangCoin, a new digital currency pegged to the price of gold.

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ICE Makes ‘Strategic Investment’ in Digital Securities Platform tZero

By Editors | 24/02/2022

tZERO operates a digital marketplace for unique private assets, public equities, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets, including NFTs.

Cryptocurrency

KB Asset Management Unveils Plans to Launch Crypto Funds

By Editors | 24/02/2022

KB Asset Management is working towards launching a crypto ETF, a crypto-themed equity fund, and potentially a hybrid fund that includes crypto exposure.

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Korean Think Tank Classifies Some NFTs as Virtual Assets

By Editors | 23/02/2022

NFTs used in games and for payments can satisfy the definition of virtual assets and may be subject to AML obligations, the Korea Institute of Finance said.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Korea FSS Includes NFT, Metaverse Monitoring in Annual Work Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2022

The FSS said it will strengthen its supervision of “new trading assets such as NFTs” and “prepare countermeasures” if necessary to protect consumers against damage.

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NFTs Are Not Suitable for Retail Investors, MAS Chairman Warns

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2022

MAS chairman Tharman Shanmugaratnam said NFTs could be regulated only if they are used to represent capital markets products.

Sustainable Finance

JPX Commences Research On ‘Digitally Tracked Green Bonds’

By Editors | 14/02/2022

JPX plans to issue the bond to help it achieve carbon neutrality, while at the same time enabling investors to track its progress over time.

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UN Agency Approves Technical Standards Project for NFTs

By Editors | 14/02/2022

The project is led by Tencent, with support from other companies, universities and institutions including Ant Group.

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SETL, Digital Asset to Create Regulated Network for Tokens

By Editors | 10/02/2022

The network will enable central banks and regulated institutions to create tokens for customers, where each token will represent a regulated liability.