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A growing trend in the financial industry: the tokenization of traditional assets, specifically equities. This involves converting ownership in assets like stocks and ETFs into digital tokens on a blockchain.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points and benefits:
Benefits of Tokenized Equities:
* Cost Savings: By leveraging blockchain technology,…[Read more]

This job posting is for a Senior Associate – Post Trade Solutions Operations position at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), located in Taguig, PHL (Philippines).
Role Overview
The successful candidate will join a global team focused on post-trade operations, serving as a primary contact for customer operational matters and ensuring process and…[Read more]

Brandon Mulvihill’s statement from Crossover Markets highlights several key developments and shifts in the institutional cryptocurrency trading landscape:
* Tipping Point for Institutional Adoption in the U.S.: Mulvihill asserts that the U.S. market has reached a “tipping point” for digital assets. This is driven by increased opportunities and,…[Read more]

Crossover Markets, an institutional digital asset trading technology firm, is expanding its global footprint to support U.S.-domiciled institutions, allowing them to trade select spot cryptocurrencies on its CROSSx Electronic Communication Network (ECN).
This strategic move is a direct response to growing institutional demand for digital assets,…[Read more]

As of early June 2025, the total dollar value of all homes currently for sale in the USA is approximately $698 billion. This is an all-time high, up 20.3% from a year ago.
It’s important to note that this figure represents the value of homes listed for sale, not the total value of the entire U.S. housing market (which is significantly higher,…[Read more]

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The discussions around the future of the U.S. dollar’s dominance as the world’s reserve currency have intensified, with key statements from European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng.
Christine Lagarde’s Perspective:
In her opinion piece for the Financial Times, Christine Lagarde highlighted…[Read more]

The status of the U.S. dollar as the world’s chief reserve currency has indeed been brought into question this week by prominent figures from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the central bank of China.
ECB President Christine Lagarde, in an opinion piece for the Financial Times, argued for a more prominent role for the euro. She described the…[Read more]

This is significant news for the stablecoin market! Ubyx’s $10 million seed round, backed by major players like Galaxy Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Founders Fund, Paxos, and VanEck, highlights a growing recognition of the need for improved infrastructure in the stablecoin ecosystem.
Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways and their…[Read more]

The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) is exploring a significant move to accelerate its stock market settlement cycle from T+3 to T+0 (same-day settlement) for its regional stock exchange, the BRVM. This initiative is part of a global trend towards faster settlement, as seen with the US moving to T+1 in May 2024 and the EU and UK…[Read more]

Video courtesy of Thinking Crypto

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The provided text effectively introduces stablecoins, their fundamental value proposition, and their growing importance in the global digital economy. It highlights key advantages such as price stability, efficient cross-border payments, and their role in innovative financial applications like DeFi.
The article transitions to discussing “Circle’s…[Read more]

BNY Mellon and Standard Bank Group Ltd. are collaborating to introduce Global Depositary Notes (GDNs) backed by Nigerian sovereign debt denominated in naira.
This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for global institutional investors by enabling them to settle transactions through international central securities depositories like Euroclear…[Read more]

MetLife is seeking an Entry-Level Derivatives Analyst for their Middle Office team in Whippany, NJ (Hybrid). This role offers a growth opportunity within their expanding Derivatives Middle Office, supporting derivative trading operations.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Supporting domestic and international derivative trading desks.
* Performing…[Read more]

CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson delivered a keynote address at the CCP Global Annual General Meeting on June 20, 2025, marking her third time speaking to the group. Her remarks focused on critical themes for central counterparties (CCPs): addressing cyber-risks, managing critical third-party relationships, and reinforcing CCP…[Read more]

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Video courtesy of KDPW

Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank Group, is reportedly pursuing an ambitious $1 trillion initiative named “Project Crystal Land.” This proposal envisions a massive artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics manufacturing hub in Arizona, designed to rival the scale of China’s Shenzhen.
The project aims to establish the United States as a global…[Read more]

The Depository Trust Company (DTC), a central securities depository and a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has been a foundational element of the U.S. financial markets since its establishment in 1973.
According to Brian Steele, Managing Director and President, DTCC Clearing & Securities Services, DTC’s enduring…[Read more]

What is DTC’s role in the U.S. capital markets?
What services does DTC provide to financial institutions?
How does DTC mitigate market risk?
DTC services provided
DTC securities custody numbers
DTCC The Depository Trust Company overview
The Depository Trust Company (DTC), a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), plays a…[Read more]