Euroclear to Invest in Singapore DLT Fund Platform Marketnode
Founded in 2021 as a joint venture between the Singapore Exchange and Temasek, received Series A funding led by HSBC earlier this year, Marketnode offers a tokenization solution, Gateway, and a DLT-based fund administration platform, Fundnode.
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Founded in 2021 as a joint venture between the Singapore Exchange and Temasek, received Series A funding led by HSBC earlier this year, Marketnode offers a tokenization solution, Gateway, and a DLT-based fund administration platform, Fundnode.
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Siam Commercial Bank to Launches Stablecoin Cross Border Payments
Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has launched a stablecoin solution for cross-border payments after graduating from the Bank of Thailand’s sandbox. Partnering with SCB 10X, Lightnet, and Fireblocks, the service aims to streamline cross-border transactions, offering faster, 24/7 payments at lower costs. Initially for consumers, SCB plans to expand the service to corporate clients.
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Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has launched a stablecoin solution for cross-border payments after graduating from the Bank of Thailand’s sandbox. Partnering with SCB 10X, Lightnet, and Fireblocks, the service aims to streamline cross-border transactions, offering faster, 24/7 payments at lower costs. Initially for consumers, SCB plans to expand the service to corporate clients.
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Stripe to Acquires Stablecoin Platform Bridge for $1.1 Billion
Stripe has made its largest acquisition yet by purchasing stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion, according to TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington. Bridge, which provides tools for businesses to accept stablecoin payments, had previously raised $58 million and was valued at $200 million.
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Stripe has made its largest acquisition yet by purchasing stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion, according to TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington. Bridge, which provides tools for businesses to accept stablecoin payments, had previously raised $58 million and was valued at $200 million.
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Deutsche Börse Clearstream’s D7 to Surpass €10 Billion+ Digital Security Issuances
Primarily through large digital bonds and structured products, the platform as surpassed €10 billion in issuances volume and has also been integral to the European Central Bank’s DLT settlement trials, which involve intraday repo transactions and real commercial paper issuances, using blockchain technology for automation and efficiency.
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Primarily through large digital bonds and structured products, the platform as surpassed €10 billion in issuances volume and has also been integral to the European Central Bank’s DLT settlement trials, which involve intraday repo transactions and real commercial paper issuances, using blockchain technology for automation and efficiency.
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Almost Half of Swiss Banks to Plan Tokenization Initiatives
A survey by the University of St. Gallen, mintminds, and vision& reveals that 48% of Swiss banks are exploring tokenization use cases, with 64% involved in cryptocurrencies. Currently, cryptocurrencies represent just over 0.5% of assets under management in Swiss banks.
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A survey by the University of St. Gallen, mintminds, and vision& reveals that 48% of Swiss banks are exploring tokenization use cases, with 64% involved in cryptocurrencies. Currently, cryptocurrencies represent just over 0.5% of assets under management in Swiss banks.
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BlackRock to Work on BUIDL Integration as Derivatives Collateral in Crypto Exchanges
BlackRock is reportedly working to integrate its BUIDL token, valued at $547.7 million, into major crypto exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Deribit for use as collateral in cryptocurrency derivatives trading. This would increase competition with stablecoins, such as Tether's USDT, which are commonly used as collateral in crypto trading.
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BlackRock is reportedly working to integrate its BUIDL token, valued at $547.7 million, into major crypto exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Deribit for use as collateral in cryptocurrency derivatives trading. This would increase competition with stablecoins, such as Tether's USDT, which are commonly used as collateral in crypto trading.
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U.K. Pension Giant L&G's $1.5 Trillion Asset Management Arm to Look at Fund Tokenization
Ed Wicks, Legal & General’s global head of trading, confirmed the firm is evaluating ways to offer its liquidity funds in tokenized form to enhance efficiency and accessibility. L&G has been experimenting with blockchain since 2019, using AWS technology for its insurance business.
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Ed Wicks, Legal & General’s global head of trading, confirmed the firm is evaluating ways to offer its liquidity funds in tokenized form to enhance efficiency and accessibility. L&G has been experimenting with blockchain since 2019, using AWS technology for its insurance business.
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Aryze to Launch eGOLD Token in Partnership with BCIF Gold
In partnership with BCIF Gold, a gold trading company, Aryze expands beyond its fiat-based stablecoins. The token, eGOLD, backed by physical gold, will be available on major DeFi and CeFi platforms.
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In partnership with BCIF Gold, a gold trading company, Aryze expands beyond its fiat-based stablecoins. The token, eGOLD, backed by physical gold, will be available on major DeFi and CeFi platforms.
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ANZ to Kickstart Chainlink Private Transactions Protocol in RWA Boost
Chainlink has introduced its CCIP Private Transactions protocol, enabling financial institutions to conduct confidential transactions across blockchain networks. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) will pilot the protocol for cross-chain settlement of tokenized real-world assets under Singapore's Project Guardian initiative.
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Chainlink has introduced its CCIP Private Transactions protocol, enabling financial institutions to conduct confidential transactions across blockchain networks. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) will pilot the protocol for cross-chain settlement of tokenized real-world assets under Singapore's Project Guardian initiative.
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BlockCellar and Bordeaux Index to Tokenize Fine Wines and Spirits
Bordeaux Index, the global fine wine and spirits merchant, together with BlockCellar tokenizes investment-grade wines and spirits, allowing collectors and investors to digitally own and trade these assets through blockchain technology. Nearly 17,000 cases of wine from over 700 producers will be tokenized, with physical assets securely stored by Octavian Wine Services.
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Bordeaux Index, the global fine wine and spirits merchant, together with BlockCellar tokenizes investment-grade wines and spirits, allowing collectors and investors to digitally own and trade these assets through blockchain technology. Nearly 17,000 cases of wine from over 700 producers will be tokenized, with physical assets securely stored by Octavian Wine Services.
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Fireblocks To Enhance Centrifuge's Asset Management Solutions
The integration allows Centrifuge users to incorporate Fireblocks' secure digital asset management into their workflows, enhancing efficiency and providing access to over 2,000 institutional partners on the Fireblocks Network. This partnership simplifies the issuance and management of tokenized assets while providing secure custody and wallet management.
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The integration allows Centrifuge users to incorporate Fireblocks' secure digital asset management into their workflows, enhancing efficiency and providing access to over 2,000 institutional partners on the Fireblocks Network. This partnership simplifies the issuance and management of tokenized assets while providing secure custody and wallet management.
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BIS: Tokenization May Create New Risks for Central Banks
Tokenization, defined as “the generation and recording of digital representations of traditional assets on a programmable platform”, will require focus on governance and legal frameworks, credit and liquidity risks, and custody and operational risks, the release said.
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Tokenization, defined as “the generation and recording of digital representations of traditional assets on a programmable platform”, will require focus on governance and legal frameworks, credit and liquidity risks, and custody and operational risks, the release said.
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Simmons+Simmons: A Deep Dive on Fund Tokenization
The latest briefing explores how tokenization structures differ, from those that serve as operational tools within a traditional fund structure to future models that may fully replace the core holding structure with a blockchain-based alternative.
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The latest briefing explores how tokenization structures differ, from those that serve as operational tools within a traditional fund structure to future models that may fully replace the core holding structure with a blockchain-based alternative.
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Hong Kong to Examine RWA Tokenization with CBDC Through Sandbox
Hong Kong is exploring the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and integrating them with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) through its Project Ensemble Sandbox. The project focuses on key areas like bonds, green finance, and supply chain financing, offering greater transparency, efficiency, and stability in transactions.
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Hong Kong is exploring the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and integrating them with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) through its Project Ensemble Sandbox. The project focuses on key areas like bonds, green finance, and supply chain financing, offering greater transparency, efficiency, and stability in transactions.
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Elmnts to Launch Tokenized Mineral Rights Investment Platform
Elmnts has launched its public beta on Solana, offering accredited investors access to blockchain-based funds backed by mineral rights royalties. The platform allows investors to diversify portfolios with exposure to companies extracting oil, gas, and other natural resources, generating passive income from these tangible assets.
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Elmnts has launched its public beta on Solana, offering accredited investors access to blockchain-based funds backed by mineral rights royalties. The platform allows investors to diversify portfolios with exposure to companies extracting oil, gas, and other natural resources, generating passive income from these tangible assets.
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Aurum to Launch $1B Tokenized Fund for Data Center Investments
Aurum Equity Partners has launched a $1 billion tokenized equity and debt fund on the XRP Ledger, focusing on data center investments across the U.S., UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, and Europe. This is claimed to be the world's first fund combining equity and debt tokenization. The fund utilizes technology from Zoniqx to issue security tokens for financial instruments.
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Aurum Equity Partners has launched a $1 billion tokenized equity and debt fund on the XRP Ledger, focusing on data center investments across the U.S., UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, and Europe. This is claimed to be the world's first fund combining equity and debt tokenization. The fund utilizes technology from Zoniqx to issue security tokens for financial instruments.
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Luxembourg-based ERC3643 Association to Advance RWA Tokenization | Movement Labs to Join
The association actively engages with six major regulatory bodies, including the CSSF, SEC, and MAS, and steadily increased adoption in the recent months. Their T-REX standard is already being used by financial institutions like ABN AMRO and Citi for tokenizing assets like real estate, bonds, and private equity. Recently, Movement Labs also announced its membership, promoting identity-based permissioned tokens that enable regulatory compliance on-chain.
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The association actively engages with six major regulatory bodies, including the CSSF, SEC, and MAS, and steadily increased adoption in the recent months. Their T-REX standard is already being used by financial institutions like ABN AMRO and Citi for tokenizing assets like real estate, bonds, and private equity. Recently, Movement Labs also announced its membership, promoting identity-based permissioned tokens that enable regulatory compliance on-chain.
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RWA-Focused Mantra Chain to Launch Its Mainnet
As an institutional-grade layer 1 blockchain, MANTRA aims to be the leading ledger for RWAs, offering tools for secure and compliant asset transfers. This launch marks a significant step, following partnerships with UAE's MAG and Zand Bank.
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As an institutional-grade layer 1 blockchain, MANTRA aims to be the leading ledger for RWAs, offering tools for secure and compliant asset transfers. This launch marks a significant step, following partnerships with UAE's MAG and Zand Bank.
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STOKR to Raise $7.98 Million to Establish Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries in Europe
The marketplace plans to use a significant portion of its recent $7.98 million fundraising to establish one of the EU’s first corporate bitcoin treasuries and will also build infrastructure for institutional tokenization using Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies like the Liquid Network. STOKR is transitioning from a Virtual Asset Service Provider to a regulated Crypto Asset Service Provider under the EU’s MiCA regulatory framework.
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The marketplace plans to use a significant portion of its recent $7.98 million fundraising to establish one of the EU’s first corporate bitcoin treasuries and will also build infrastructure for institutional tokenization using Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies like the Liquid Network. STOKR is transitioning from a Virtual Asset Service Provider to a regulated Crypto Asset Service Provider under the EU’s MiCA regulatory framework.
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SocGen FORGE to Highlight the Rise of Tokenized Collateral in EU and US Markets
At the SIBOS event, Société Générale’s FORGE highlighted the importance of combining tokenization and derivatives to grow the sector, despite derivatives not being part of the EU's DLT Pilot Regime. Hashnote, a TradFi-affiliated firm, has already launched a tokenized money market fund (USYC) used as collateral in crypto derivatives, and aims to introduce it to traditional finance.
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At the SIBOS event, Société Générale’s FORGE highlighted the importance of combining tokenization and derivatives to grow the sector, despite derivatives not being part of the EU's DLT Pilot Regime. Hashnote, a TradFi-affiliated firm, has already launched a tokenized money market fund (USYC) used as collateral in crypto derivatives, and aims to introduce it to traditional finance.
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GnosisDAO to Launch $40 Million Venture Fund Targeting RWA, Infrastructure and Payments
GnosisVC will focus on real-world assets, crypto infrastructure, and payment rails, with $20 million from GnosisDAO and the rest from external LPs. GNO token holders will have partial governance over the fund. Since 2019, GnosisVC has backed around 60 projects, including Centrifuge and Gelato.
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GnosisVC will focus on real-world assets, crypto infrastructure, and payment rails, with $20 million from GnosisDAO and the rest from external LPs. GNO token holders will have partial governance over the fund. Since 2019, GnosisVC has backed around 60 projects, including Centrifuge and Gelato.
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