The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s managing director has outlined the central bank’s plan to ensure seamless financial transactions across digital asset networks. “Currently, there is a proliferation of digital asset networks,” the head of Singapore’s central bank said. “We cannot wish these dynamics away and force consolidation of all financial transactions onto a single network. […]
Inflows Into Digital Asset Investment Products Cross the $1 Billion Mark — Study
The U.S. dollar value of funds flowing into digital asset investment products or exchange-traded products (ETP) in 2023 now exceeds $ 1 billion. In the week ending Nov. 10, approximately $ 293 million flowed into ETPs. Bitcoin ETP trading volumes in the week under review constituted nearly 20% of total bitcoin trading volumes …
Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures Partners With SBI to Establish Digital Asset Joint Venture in UAE
Standard Chartered’s ventures arm, SC Ventures, and Japanese conglomerate SBI Holdings are collaborating to establish a digital asset joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The joint venture will focus on investing in companies across the digital assets spectrum including market infrastructure, risk and compliance tools, defi, tokenization, consumer payments, and the metaverse,” SC […]
Bitcoin Soars to Become 11th Largest Global Asset, Nearing Berkshire Hathaway’s Valuation
The value of bitcoin (BTC) climbed over 38% against the U.S. dollar in the past six months, registering a 125% increase year-to-date. Riding high at a peak not seen in 18 months, bitcoin’s market capitalization has ascended to become the eleventh-largest among global assets. This ranking includes an array of assets such as precious metals, […]
South African Crypto Platform Pins Hope on ‘Phased Asset Recovery’ Proposal
A South African crypto investment platform has expressed hopes that an asset recovery proposal will result in users regaining access to funds blocked after its custody partner froze withdrawals. The crypto platform said it has also engaged regulators whom it hopes will help expedite resolution of the matter. No Timeline Given The South African …