BIG Weekly Newsletter

August 15, 2024
Issue: No 249
This week read about how DBS introduces blockchain-powered treasury tokens to improve banking efficiencies, why Boerse Stuttgart Digital partners KfW for digital bonds and how Franklin Templeton’s blockchain fund launches on Ethereum Layer-2 Arbitrum.

Remember to listen to Unchained podcast with Laura Shin, the Searching for Mana podcast with Lloyd Wahed, the Paul Barron Network show and The Security Token Show podcast hosted by Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings.

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    BLOCKCHAIN HEADLINES

    DBS introduces blockchain-powered treasury tokens to improve banking efficiencies
    DBS Bank has partnered with digital payment provider Ant International to launch a blockchain-based treasury and liquidity management solution.

    CRYPTONEWS

    Boerse Stuttgart Digital partners KfW for digital bonds
    KfW previously announced plans for its second DLT bond, which will settle in central bank money through participation in the ECB’s wholesale DLT settlement trials.
    LEDGERINSIGHTS
    Franklin Templeton’s blockchain fund launches on Ethereum Layer-2 Arbitrum
    Franklin Templeton’s blockchain-based money market fund has launched within the Arbitrum ecosystem, as RWA tokenized funds gain traction among investors. Arbitrum is a popular scaling solution for Ethereum.
    DECRYPT

    REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)

    Thai SEC launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox
    The Thai SEC officially launched its Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox in Bangkok. The initiative is designed to facilitate the testing and development of digital asset services within a controlled environment.

    NEWSBITCOIN

        MUFG Morgan Stanley Securities plans to issue digital securities this year
        Daiwa Securities is one of the firms that has issued digital bonds. The Nikkei reported that next year Daiwa Securities is planning to issue digital tokens to fund solar energy plants owned by Daiwa Energy Infrastructure.

        LEDGERINSIGHTS

        Hong Kong to enhance digital asset regulation by 2025
        Hong Kong aims to improve its digital asset regulatory framework within the next 18 months to become a global hub.
        BITCOINSENSUS

        FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)

        Indonesia CBDC trial enters second phase
        In its payment system blueprint for the next five years, the central bank revealed its plans to test the issuance and redemption of digital securities, including tokenized real-world assets and native blockchain tokens.

        COINGEEK

        India’s central bank sees risks in CBDC amid financial crisis
        CBDC, touted for their potential to enhance financial inclusion and reduce settlement risks, may also pose risks to banking stability.

        CRYPTO

        Cambodia’s central bank uses CBDC to stifle dollarization of local economy
        Since the Southeast Asian country returned to civilian rule, the U.S. dollar has played a role in payments, accounting for a significant chunk of local transactions.

        COINGEEK

        CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT

        The impact of cryptocurrency on the energy market and environment
        While cryptocurrency has had a negative impact on energy consumption through its existence, recent years show large progress in becoming energy efficient.
        THESTREET
        Top 14 best DeFi projects in 2024
        DeFi runs on decentralized networks, which means no single entity controls the system. This differs from traditional finance, where centralized institutions oversee and manage financial transactions.
        CRYPTOPOTATO
        DMarket, Guild of Guardian Heroes lead NFT market
        The Mythos-based NFT collection represents in-game virtual items for popular games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2. It recorded over 26,780 transactions across 3,728 unique buyers and 3,044 sellers.
        FORKAST

        RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY REPORTS

        Swiss Blockchain Federation updates Circular on Staking
        Staking is an energy-efficient mechanism for consensus building in public blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Solana and Cardano.

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        Masterthesis "Onchain-Finance"
        New and innovative services for Swiss banks with digital assets
        presented by Daniel Stüssi, MAS Digital Excellence for Financial Services at Zürcher Fachhochschule and HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich.
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        PODCAST SERIES

        Searching for Mana podcast is focused on tech innovation in finance, where Lloyd Wahed meets with some of the influencers, leaders and founders in the tech and finance space.
        Unchained podcast with Laura Shin, is where she dives into the week’s hottest news story, gives an overview to all experts and their vision for the future of this innovative technology!
        Unchained podcast
        The Security Token Show podcast hosted by Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings, where they share news, innovation, and development is the finance.
        Paul Barron Network podcast dives into crypto news, reviews, research, and interviews with the leading experts and change agents defining the future of crypto and blockchain.
        Behind The Numbers With Lena Petrova, CPA Podcast by Lena Petrova, where she share her research into the world of finance, economics and geopolitics.

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