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VeChain Teams Up with UFC to Tokenize Fighter Gloves, Community Reacts
13.4.2024
Blockchain platform VeChain has announced its partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to tokenize fighter gloves and track their identities using the VeChainThor network.
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Bitfinex Securities Launches Tokenized Debt for Hilton Hotel Construction in El Salvador
11.4.2024
Bitfinex Securities is spearheading an initiative to fund the development of a Hampton by Hilton hotel complex at El Salvador International Airport through a tokenized debt issue.
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Securing the Future of Asset Tokenization Requires Industry-Wide Standards: Casper Exec
29.3.2024
HSBC's recent launch of retail gold tokens underscores the growing adoption of financial asset tokenization, a practice that's transitioning from early adoption to mainstream use.
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Hague Legal Body Launches Digital Asset Tokenization Project to Tackle Cross-Border Challenges
28.3.2024
The Hague Conference on Private International Law has initiated a project on digital asset tokenization. It aims to bring legal clarity to cross-border businesses engaging with digital assets.
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UK Government-Backed Technology Group Encourages Tokenization Collaboration Among Firms
26.3.2024
A new report released on Tuesday outlines the recommendations of a technology working group supported by the UK government, which encourages companies to adopt tokenization strategies in collaboration with their industry peers.
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Turkey’s Misyon Bank Taps Taurus for Digital Asset Custody and Tokenization Services
26.3.2024
Turkey's Misyon Bank has announced its partnership with Swiss firm Taurus to leverage its digital asset custody and tokenization technology.
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Layer 1 Blockchain Mantra Secures $11 Million from Latest Investment Funding Round
25.3.2024
Mantra, the Layer 1 blockchain for real-world assets (RWA), recently raised $11 million in an investment round that was led by Shorooq Partners. Mantra said the raised funds will also be used to provide developers with the tools they need to create RWA protocols and to expand the tokenization...
Singapore-Licensed DigiFT Introduces US Treasury Bill Depository Receipt Tokens
25.3.2024
DigiFT, a Singapore-based fintech company, has made a foray into the digital asset realm with the launch of the its US Treasury bill depository receipt (DR) tokens.
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BlackRock Launches New Fund with Securitize, Hinting at Move Into Tokenization
20.3.2024
Investment management firm BlackRock is launching a new fund in collaboration with Securitize, as per a recent SEC filing. The fund, registered in the British Virgin Islands, operates as a pooled investment fund.
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FSB To Focus on Asset Tokenization and AI, Chair Says
26.2.2024
In a letter dated February 20 and released February 26, Knot told G20 finance ministers and central bankers that the global financial stability outlook “remains challenging.”
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Liquidity and Regulatory Issues Are Obstacles to Tokenization of Real World Assets, Says Van Eck CEO
30.1.2024
In a January 28 interview with Real Vision co-founder Raoul Pal, Van Eck CEO Jan van Eck noted that a couple of major challenges are hindering the tokenization of real-world assets. According to van Eck liquidity and regulatory issues are still blocking the progress of asset tokenization. “Who...
Swiss Regulator Grants Approval Enabling Retail Users to Trade Tokenized Securities and Digital Assets
26.1.2024
The Swiss financial markets regulator has granted the digital asset infrastructure firm Taurus the approval which allows its retail users to “create an account and trade digital assets and tokenized securities.” Besides receiving the FINMA approval, Taurus said it will be admitting...
US Clearinghouse DTCC Acquires Blockchain Startup Securrency in $50 Million Deal
19.10.2023
Today, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) agreed to acquire blockchain startup Securrency Inc. in a deal worth around $50 million, according to a Bloomberg report.
The acquisition is part of DTCC's broader push into blockchain technology and services for functions like post-trade...
‘Embracing Tokenization Now Is a Strategic Move for the Future’ — Metatime CEO Yusuf Sevim
19.9.2023
While tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) like gold and real estate is a prospect that unnerves stakeholders in traditional financial systems, according to Yusuf Sevim, the co-founder of the decentralized protocol Metatime, this can potentially bring with it “immense benefits.”...
Brazilian Fintech Company Capitual Partners With Azimut to Offer Crypto Services in European Markets
6.2.2023
Capitual, a Brazilian fintech company that offers cryptocurrency intermediation services, has partnered with Azimut, an asset management firm, to expand its service offer to Europe. The deal, which contemplates an investment of €15 million (about $16.2 million), would allow Capitual to start...
Tokenization of illiquid assets to reach $16T by 2030 — Report
13.9.2022
A large chunk of the world's wealth today is locked in illiquid assets, notes the report's authors
Singapore’s Central Bank, DBS, JPMorgan Collaborate to Explore Uses of Digital Assets, Defi
2.6.2022
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has partnered with major banks and financial services companies to explore the uses of asset tokenization and decentralized finance (defi). DBS Bank and JPMorgan will pilot the first project. Project Guardian Launched The Monetary Authority of Singapore...
Coinbase-backed Securitize secures $48M in Series B funding
21.6.2021
Morgan Stanley Tactical Value and Blockchain Capital have led a funding round for Securitize
UAE minister of economy: Crypto & tokenization “key” to doubling GDP
7.4.2021
A government-run token exchange could be on the horizon for the United Arab Emirates
Asset tokenization project DeFi Money Market shuts its doors
6.2.2021
DMG token holders take to Twitter to grieve as their holdings crash 75%