Source: Ledger Insights The UK’s HM Treasury has confirmed plans to run a pilot for the issuance of digital gilts, UK government bonds, following leaked news earlier this week. The previous Conservative government had also planned to organize a pilot. It’s seen as an important step for UK capital markets, particularly as the UK has… Continue reading UK government confirms digital gilts pilot. What’s the roadmap?
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Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Highlights Focus on CBDCs and Virtual Asset Trading
Source: Cryptonews At the FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific 2024, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Christopher Hui focused on CBDCs and virtual asset trading, highlighting the integration of advanced technologies to support the region’s digital financial system. Speaking at the FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific 2024 Demo Day on Tuesday, Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services… Continue reading Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Highlights Focus on CBDCs and Virtual Asset Trading
State Street Focuses on Tokenization Amid U.S. Regulatory Challenges
Source: The Tokenizer State Street Corporation, a major global custody bank overseeing $44.3 trillion in assets, has announced a partnership with Swiss digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus. This collaboration aims to enhance State Street’s digital asset services by focusing on the tokenization of traditional assets, with plans to expand into digital asset custody once the… Continue reading State Street Focuses on Tokenization Amid U.S. Regulatory Challenges
New law grants US president power to block digital asset access
Source: Cointelegraph A new U.S. law grants the president unprecedented authority to block access to digital assets, sparking significant concerns about its broad implications and potential impact on users. A new law grants the United States president sweeping powers to block access to digital assets, drawing significant concern from commentators on X. “It’s hard to… Continue reading New law grants US president power to block digital asset access
Deep Forest celebrates Grammy anniversary with exclusive Itheum Music Data NFT collection
Source: Cointelegraph Music Data NFTs are transforming artist control and audience interaction by allowing musicians to update, manage and distribute their music directly through blockchain technology. Itheum Protocol technology was utilized to launch a limited edition Music Data NFT collection commemorating Deep Forest’s 30th Grammy anniversary with unique music NFTs, including exclusive content and personalized… Continue reading Deep Forest celebrates Grammy anniversary with exclusive Itheum Music Data NFT collection
