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BIG Weekly Newsletter
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This week read about how Switzerland’s SIX explores launching crypto exchange, why Swiss private Bank Syz tokenizes artwork with Taurus and how Blockchain enables autonomous AI agents to learn.
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Switzerland’s SIX explores launching crypto exchange
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The Swiss stock exchange is exploring the creation of a venue in Europe for trading cryptocurrencies, in a bid to be on the market dominated by long-standing digital assets firms such as Binance, OKX and Coinbase.
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Swiss private Bank Syz tokenizes artwork with Taurus
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The bank transferred Ethereum-based security tokens to staff, giving them ownership of the piece. If the token holders want to buy and sell tokens, they can do so via the Taurus TDX marketplace.
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Blockchain enables autonomous AI agents to learn
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Utilizing blockchain technology, the team enabled autonomous AI agents to both learn and communicate securely. The autonomous agents were contributing to the larger model without accessing any individual agents’ data.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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New Bill seeks collaboration between SEC and CFTC on digital assets
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The bill proposes forming a Joint Advisory Committee to unite both agencies and private sector stakeholders to create a balanced regulatory framework.
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Swift plans to settle digital securities transactions using Swift payments
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Swift outlined its vision for digital assets and payments, that includes supporting settlement of digital asset transactions. The first step will be to enable multi-ledger DvP and PvP transactions on Swift’s secure platform.
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Does Hong Kong’s slow approach to crypto regulation risk stifling digital asset growth
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First Digital Trust expressed hopes that the city will accelerate the regulation of the digital assets sector. Other crypto exchanges are still awaiting full operational licenses in the city.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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Barclays explores digital pound design options
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There’s work to be done for a CBDC to deliver that, including issues such as using ATMs to top up CBDC wallets. Programmability was an important topic in that paper.
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Australia sees greater benefits in wholesale CBDC, limits retail interest
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Australia’s central bank has announced a shift toward wholesale CBDC development, citing greater economic benefits and fewer challenges compared to a retail version.
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Digital Currency Projects Underway in 134 Countries
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The latest figures show that all G20 countries are looking into CBDCs, with 44 countries piloting the digital currencies, up from 36 last year. Three countries have launched CDBCs: the Bahamas, Jamaica and Nigeria.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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Trump family set to run new platform for cryptocurrency
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Little was revealed about the Trump family crypto project, other than an offer to let people buy digital “tokens” giving them a vote in platform decisions.
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Defi thrives where banks falter, fragmentation a hurdle
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Interest in defi and defi-related services in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe is due to economic instability and those regions’ weakened banking systems.
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A16z, OpenSea partner with Stand With Crypto to create NFT legal fund
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This initiative is designed to provide legal support and consultation to artists and creators using blockchain technology, particularly those working with NFTs.
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RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY REPORTS
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Swiss Blockchain Federation updates Circular on Staking
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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"
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New and innovative services for Swiss banks with digital assets
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presented by Daniel Stüssi, MAS Digital Excellence for Financial Services at Zürcher Fachhochschule and HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich.
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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.
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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!
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The Security Token Show podcast hosted by Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings, where they share news, innovation, and development is the finance.
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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.
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