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Crypto policy developments and stablecoin regulations are indeed being highlighted as major catalysts for the 2025 crypto market cycle. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
Policy Change as a Strong Driver:
* Alice Li of Foresight Ventures emphasizes that policy changes are a primary force driving the crypto market. She specifically points to US…[Read more]

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Video courtesy of First Bank of Nigeria

UOB, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary UOB China, has become a direct participant in China’s Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This significant development allows UOB to directly offer cross-border Renminbi (RMB) clearing, settlement, and payment services to businesses and financial institutions, both within and outside…[Read more]

A new COVID-19 variant, officially known as NB.1.8.1 and informally nicknamed Nimbus, has arrived in the US after surging in China and other parts of Asia. Here’s what to know:
What is Nimbus?
* Nimbus is a subvariant of the Omicron lineage of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
* It was first detected in China in January and has since spread to over 20…[Read more]

Coinbase Derivatives, a subsidiary of Coinbase, has partnered with Nodal Clear, a regulated derivatives clearinghouse, to integrate USDC (USD Coin) as eligible collateral for U.S. futures trading. This initiative, part of a multi-year renewal agreement, aims to bring USDC into the futures market under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Commodity…[Read more]

The information you’ve provided highlights a significant shift in the global cryptocurrency regulatory landscape, with Singapore tightening its grip on digital token service providers (DTSPs) while the UAE positions itself as a crypto-friendly hub.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
Singapore’s “Cliff-Like Regulation” (Effective June 30,…[Read more]

The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) is a significant innovation in the UK’s financial landscape, aiming to bridge the gap between private and public markets. It provides a structured secondary market for shares in private companies, offering a new avenue for liquidity and facilitating growth for UK…[Read more]

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On June 10, 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Policy Statement PS25/6, which outlines the final rules for the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) sandbox arrangements. This publication follows the UK government’s implementation of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Private Intermittent…[Read more]

Cearing and settlement are central to the discussions and provisions within the proposed stablecoin legislation in the United States.
Here’s how they are addressed:
* Definition of Payment Stablecoins: Both the Senate’s GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025) and the House’s STABLE Act define…[Read more]

Banks are actively exploring and implementing various strategies to leverage stablecoins for their clearing and settlement capabilities. This integration is driven by the potential for increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved speed in financial transactions. Here’s how banks will likely utilize stablecoins:
* Issuing Their Own…[Read more]

Stablecoins have the potential to significantly impact and improve the traditional processes of clearing and settlement in the financial system. Here’s a breakdown of their relationship:
Understanding Clearing and Settlement
* Clearing: This is the process of validating and reconciling transactions before they are settled. It involves confirming…[Read more]

The US Senate has passed a significant bill aimed at regulating stablecoins, a move widely seen as a victory for the crypto industry. The bill, known as the “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins” or GENIUS Act, passed with bipartisan support (68-30 vote) and now moves to the House of Representatives. White House staff…[Read more]

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Recent reports indicate that Rob Whitfield and Christine Holman are on a shortlist to be appointed to an expert panel that will conduct an inquiry into the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) group. This inquiry, launched by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), will focus on the ASX’s governance, capability, and risk…[Read more]

CLS, a leading financial market infrastructure group, has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Brigitte Daurelle and Ryo Terazawa, effective from the CLS Annual General Meeting on June 10, 2025. This brings the total number of directors on the CLS Board to 21, including eight independent or outside…[Read more]

CGI, a global independent technology and professional services firm, has partnered with ABN AMRO Bank to facilitate the latter’s transition to a full CLS (Continuous Linked Settlement) Settlement Member. This move, supported by CGI’s CLS Manager solution, aims to enhance ABN AMRO’s control, automation, monitoring, and reconciliation capabilities…[Read more]

Pan Gongsheng, the Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), recently announced that China has “initially established a multi-channel, wide-coverage RMB cross-border payment and clearing network” after over a decade of development. This announcement was made at the Lujiazui Forum.
Key takeaways from his statements and related developments…[Read more]

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