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OCBC Launches Customized Tokenized Bonds for Corporate Clients: A New Era in Investment Solutions
Tokenised bonds are emerging as a key innovation in finance, offering investors flexibility and diversification linked to investment-grade securities. These bonds can be customized based on individual preferences for duration and yield, with a seamless acquisition process via OCBC’s asset tokenisation platform. This marks the second use of OCBC’s blockchain technology, following a collaboration with the Land Transport Authority. Tokenised bonds reduce concentration risk through fractional ownership and enhance portfolio diversification. OCBC plans to expand its tokenisation capabilities to include structured products and funds, reflecting industry excitement about the potential of tokenised assets and their benefits for investors.
Ripple Investigates Stablecoin De-Pegging: Insights from Warwick Business School’s Gillmore Centre
Warwick Business School’s Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology has received a $25,000 grant to study the risks associated with stablecoin de-pegging and its effects on financial market stability. Led by Dr. Viswanath Natraj, the research will examine decentralized foreign exchange platforms, the role of stablecoins in digital dollarisation, and historical events like the May 2022 Terra USD collapse, which caused a $0.5 trillion market loss. The study aims to assess the potential of decentralized platforms, real-time audits for market confidence, and stablecoin applications in emerging economies, providing insights for policymakers and market stakeholders.
Unlocking Efficiency: Euroclear and Digital Asset Team Revolutionize Tokenized Collateral Mobility
The Canton Network, developed by Digital Asset with input from financial institutions and tech firms, is an innovative privacy-enabled blockchain network for institutional assets. The Euroclear initiative aims to enhance digital asset management by utilizing Euroclear’s collateral management expertise within the Canton Network. Key objectives include improving tokenized collateral mobility, enhancing global market efficiency, and providing services for crypto derivatives. Kelly Mathieson from Digital Asset highlighted its potential to transform collateral management through real-time asset mobility across finance sectors. This follows a successful gold tokenization pilot between Euroclear, Digital Asset, and the World Gold Council, showcasing their commitment to digital asset innovation.
Standard Chartered Champions StraitsX Stablecoins: A New Era in Digital Currency
Standard Chartered has partnered with StraitsX to bolster the security and reliability of stablecoins, enhancing its reputation as a trusted banking partner and promoting stablecoin adoption. The partnership will provide services for StraitsX’s stablecoins, XUSD and XSGD, including cash management, custody services, and facilitated access for seamless transactions. This collaboration builds on Standard Chartered’s earlier work with Paxos, demonstrating its commitment to responsible growth in the digital asset ecosystem. The announcement follows a joint venture with Animoca Brands and HKT to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, further solidifying the bank’s proactive role in digital finance.
How Trump’s Policies are Shaping the Future of the Crypto Industry: An In-Depth Exploration by HTX
The ‘HTX 2024 Global Web3 Blockchain Ecosystem Review and 2025 Outlook’ report analyzes the evolving crypto industry and the potential impact of Trump’s presidency on crypto policy. It identifies five key sectors projected to grow: Bitcoin’s expanding ecosystem, advancements in infrastructure, the rise of meme coins attracting retail investors, AI integration, and developments in the TON ecosystem. The report highlights potential legislative changes, including the FIT21 Act for clearer token regulations and the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act, which could elevate Bitcoin’s status. Trump’s influence may lead to the repeal of the SAB121 Act, encouraging institutional crypto adoption and market maturity.
Mastercard Innovates with a 360-Degree Strategy for Seamless Stablecoin Transactions
Mastercard is actively integrating stablecoins into daily transactions, aiming to shift them from crypto trading tools to efficient payment solutions. With increasing regulatory clarity, the company highlights key factors for stablecoin adoption: everyday utility, seamless integration into financial systems, and a straightforward user experience. To overcome these challenges, Mastercard employs a comprehensive strategy, forming partnerships with MetaMask, Kraken, and others for wallet enablement and card issuance. Jorn Lambert, Chief Product Officer, emphasizes the need for easy merchant acceptance and consumer use of stablecoins to unlock their potential in enhancing payments and commerce efficiency.