Singapore’s MAS curbs speculation, introduces new crypto regulation; UK regulator advocates for asset managers to tokenize funds

Singapore’s MAS curbs speculation, introduces new crypto regulation; UK regulator advocates for asset managers to tokenize funds

Weekly Update: 30 November 2023

1) Singapore’s MAS curbs speculation, introduces new crypto regulation [crypto.news]

-The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has taken a step in shaping the future of cryptocurrency within its borders, introducing a set of regulations aimed at safeguarding consumers.

2) UK regulator advocates for asset managers to tokenize funds [Cointelegraph]

– The United Kingdom’s financial regulator has endorsed a blueprint model designed to facilitate the tokenization of funds for asset management firms.

3) Blockchain Laboratories incorporates W3 SaaS in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to build tokenization platforms [Yahoo Finance]

– Blockchain Laboratories launches W3 SaaS Technologies Ltd in Dubai’s DIFC, a move set to expedite the creation of DLT tokenization platforms advocating sustainability and ethical investment practices.

4) Crypto reforms encourage tokenization, Australian official says [Bloomberg Tax]

– Australia’s upcoming crypto rules aim to enable real-world asset tokenization, institute licensed crypto exchanges with unique standards, and enforce consumer protection, slated to be law next year.

5) Harvest Global Investments pioneers tokenized bond fund in Asia [crypto.news]

– Harvest Global Investments and Meta Lab HK, supported by Harvest Digital Assets, will tokenize a managed fund targeting professional investors focused on investment-grade U.S. dollar bonds.

6) JPMorgan, Apollo tokenize funds in ‘Proof of Concept’ with Axelar, Oasis, Provenance[CoinDesk]

– The aim of the project was to allow wealth managers to tokenize funds and to be able to purchase and rebalance positions in tokenized assets across multiple interconnected chains.

7) JPMorgan says GBTC could see outflows of $2.7 billion upon ETF conversion [TheBlock]

– JPMorgan analysts suggest that GBTC might encounter outflows of at least $2.7 billion upon conversion to an ETF due to speculation-driven trading during its discount to net asset value.

8) Standard Chartered joins China’s CBDC pilot testing [Cointelegraph]

– The British bank will provide e-CNY CBDC services to clients and explore its future use in China’s financial system.

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