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BIG Weekly Newsletter
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A Message To The Reader
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Welcome to the BIG weekly Newsletter!
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This week read about the 2024 blockchain prophecies: 10 predictions for the digital economy, what are the 9 tips for a food business considering blockchain for its supply chain and how DZ Bank partners with Ripple to launch blockchain custody service.
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Remember to listen to Unchained podcast with Laura Shin, where she dives into the week’s hottest news story, and then gives a rundown of the biggest headlines in the weekly news recap on Fridays.
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We offer a free consultation with access to the blockchain insights. Book your free consultation with us here.
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BIG EXPERTISE
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Harness the power of blockchain with a trusted partner. BIG is transforming financial futures through strategic, compliant, and operational excellence.
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- Proven Expertise: Architected and executed strategies for multiple global entities, seamlessly integrating digital assets and pioneering tokenization.
- Swiss Localization: Successfully onboarded several firms in Switzerland, optimizing their governance and fundraising capacities.
- Strategic Guidance: Elevated numerous projects to success with effective board and corporate structures.
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- Project Mastery: Transformed numerous project concepts into operational successes, consistently meeting and exceeding client expectations.
- Regulatory Partnerships: Forged strong ties with legal specialists, SROs, and FINMA, setting the gold standard in regulatory navigation.
- Compliance Leadership: Rolled out internationally recognized compliance tools and frameworks, guiding best practices in the sector.
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- Operational Excellence: Spearheaded operational setups for several renowned industry leaders, championing peak performance.
- Cybersecurity Vanguard: Protected clients from numerous potential cyber threats, establishing a reputation for unmatched security.
- Infrastructure Prowess: Revolutionized IT for several firms with state-of-the-art setups and blockchain optimizations.
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Following BIG's successful business development over the last five years with a focus on financial services, implementing various projects related to blockchain and digital assets, we are expanding into new industries and are looking for an experienced industry leader with hands-on experience in business development, project management and technology.
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2024 Blockchain Prophecies: 10 Predictions for the Digital Economy
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The ever-evolving cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape help to navigate the dynamic and newness of digital finance, decentralized technologies, and the broader financial ecosystem in our Web3 world.
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9 tips for a food business considering blockchain for its supply chain
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That’s why some food and agricultural businesses are looking into using blockchain technology. With its clear transparency and traceability advantages, verifying the origin, handling and quality of food products is easier for all parties.
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DZ Bank partners with Ripple to launch blockchain custody service
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The partnership also signifies an achievement for Ripple, as the blockchain’s integration across traditional banking continues to grow. Ripple has been on a hot streak after the SEC dropped its long-lasting lawsuit.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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Global financial regulators collaborate to advance digital asset pilots
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Under MAS’ groundbreaking initiative, Project Guardian, 15 leading financial institutions have been collaborating on industry pilots focusing on asset tokenization in fixed income, foreign exchange, and asset management products.
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Navigating digital asset custody in Hong Kong
The new licensing regime, requires centralised digital asset trading platforms operating in Hong Kong to apply for a licence under the city’s AMLO, and/or the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO).
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HSBC confirms plans for digital asset custody
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HSBC confirmed its intention to launch a digital asset custody solution in 2024. The bank is partnering with Swiss custody technology firm Metaco and will use its Harmonize custody and orchestration solution.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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Switzerland to launch CBDC pilot on SIX Digital Exchange
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Switzerland’s central bank, the Swiss National Bank, has announced a pilot program for a CBDC in collaboration with six commercial banks. The pilot is set to run from December 2023 to June 2024.
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A CBDC Alternative to SWIFT?
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There are more ongoing cross-border CBDC trials with cute names than one can possibly keep track of (such as Cedar, Icebreaker, Jasper, Mariana and many more). But one stands out: the mBridge project that involves 23 central banks, including the BIS.
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Mastercard trialed eHKD CBDC for luxury purchases using web3
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Mastercard deployed multiple solutions for the CBDC pilot. Its Mastercard CBDC sandbox was used to mint, distribute and redeem the CBDC. And its Multi-Token Network adds a compliant overlay onto existing blockchains
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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7 cryptos to watch as the blockchain grinds higher
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It’s now more important than ever to consider institutional sentiment; that is, what do large, well-capitalized market participants believe? That should be the key to analyzing the below cryptos.
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Solving DeFi's trust issues: addressing the anonymous elephant with blockchain-based identity
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Institutions remain hesitant to dive in DeFi. The lack of comprehensive regulation and the lack of trust are issues holding them back.
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Nike-RTFKT NFT Universe soars to $1.4 billion in trading
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Consumers have shown robust enthusiasm for the Nike-RTFKT offerings, with special events granting NFT holders exclusive access to tangible products.
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RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY REPORTS AND BOOKS
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2023 State of Crypto Report:
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Introducing the State of Crypto Index
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Swiss Digital Asset Custody Report 2023
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The safekeeping of financial assets is a global strength of Switzerland’s banking industry.
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Laura Shin is a crypto/blockchain journalist and host of the Unchained podcast. As a former senior editor of Forbes, she was the first mainstream reporter to cover crypto assets full-time. She gives an overview to all experts and novices alike on the use cases making a real impact, and their vision for the future of this innovative technology!
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