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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 how United Nations selects HBAR Foundation, Envision for blockchain-based carbon data marketplace, why SocGen issues 10-mln-euro digital green bond on a public blockchain and how Michael Jackson’s first-ever studio demo to be released on blockchain.
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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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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.
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United Nations selects HBAR Foundation, Envision for blockchain-based carbon data marketplace
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the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub wants to enhance transparency and data accessibility of the carbon market without relying on a centralized intermediary.
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SocGen issues 10-mln-euro digital green bond on a public blockchain
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Societe Generale , France's third-biggest listed bank, it issued its first so-called digital green bond on a public blockchain, as the lender seeks to build expertise in crypto services.
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Michael Jackson’s first-ever studio demo to be released on blockchain
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The track, titled “Big Boy” will be digitally published through the blockchain music platform Anotherblock and accessible through the platform’s player alongside images of the master tape and song stems.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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Daiwa Securities to trial security tokens on public blockchain
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Japan’s second largest broker behind Nomura, plans to trial the issuance and trading of security tokens on a public blockchain. Japan is one of the most active jurisdictions for digital securities issuance.
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Assemblyman proposes bill to regulate digital assets as securities
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The bill introduced by Democratic Assemblymember Herb Conaway, Jr., specifies conditions under which a digital asset would be considered a security under state law.
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StanChart’s Zodia Custody integrates with Metaco’s sub custody digital asset network
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It enables institutions connected to Metaco to access Zodia Custody’s digital asset custody solutions. Zodia also plans to launch its own network.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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Italy and South Korea central banks agree on CBDC cooperation
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According to the Italian central bank, the memorandum of understanding includes the “mutual sharing of knowledge and information” when it comes to information and communication technology (ICT) issues.
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UK lawmakers wary of launching retail CBDC due to privacy, financial stability concerns
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Lawmakers urged the Bank of England to thoroughly consider data privacy and financial stability issues before advancing with the implementation of this new form of currency.
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Basel, Zurich tokenized bonds settle with Swiss wholesale CBDC
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It uses the same infrastructure normally used by SDX to tokenize Swiss Francs backed by a central bank balance. In this case, the issuer is the central bank rather than SDX.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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What to expect from bitcoin and crypto markets in 2024
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The approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF has been the key area of focus for crypto investors, as it could broaden access to Bitcoin. Optimism surrounding the possible approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF helped contribute Bitcoin price.
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Ethereum NFT creators scramble to secure projects from thirdweb vulnerability
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Smart contracts hold the code that power autonomous decentralized apps (dapps) and NFT collections.
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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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Crypto Finance Conference 2024
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