Hong Kong’s e-HKD project expands into tokenization, programmability
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective. Go to Source
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Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Payment Trial in Supermarkets
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, will soon allow participants to use digital tokens for payments at supermarkets and convenience stores in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial. Starting in December, 100,000 participants will be part of this test. Retail partnerships and global initiatives like Project Agora highlight the broader impact of … Read more
Hashgraph Association to explore digital asset use cases with Qatar stakeholders
The Hashgraph Association will explore digital asset use cases like equity and real estate tokenization with stakeholders in Qatar. Go to Source
Real-world asset tokenization is the crypto killer app — Polygon exec
According to Colin Butler, financial institutions that don’t embrace blockchain technology will lose their relevancy and competitive edge. Go to Source
World Banking Giants Join Project Agora to Reengineer Cross Border Payments
Over 40 leading private banking institutions have joined Project Agora, a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) initiative to integrate smart contracts to change the current payment flow standard. The objective is to design a system combining public and private money to enhance cross-border settlement processes. Project Agora Gains Support From Private Banking Giants Project Agora, … Read more
Australia’s central bank launches 3-year program for wholesale CBDC
RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the potential benefits of a retail CBDC in Australia appear modest or uncertain at present. Go to Source
Blockchain could help UK’s $14.5T payments sector, says trade group
Trade group UK Finance hailed experiments on the Regulated Liability Network as a success but called for further talks with regulators to develop the system. Go to Source
Qatar Financial Centre Activates Digital Assets Lab
Qatar Financial Center (QFC) has launched its Digital Assets Lab, selecting 24 participants to develop innovative digital solutions using distributed ledger technology. Key partners include Google Cloud, Masraf Al Rayan, The Hashgraph Association, and R3. Lab Participants to Lead Digital Transformation In a move signaling Qatar’s embrace of digital assets, the QFC, the region’s leading … Read more
Tokenizing Supercars to Commodities
In the interview, Rey Fernando Verboonen, co-founder and CEO of Curioinvest, recounted his journey from speculator to builder in the digital asset space. We covered the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) using blockchain, the importance of regulatory compliance, and his optimistic vision for blockchain’s societal impact. Pioneering the Future: How Curio Invest Is Bringing Real-World … Read more
ParaFi Capital to tokenize $1.2B fund on Securitize
ParaFi Capital will tokenize part of its $1.2 billion portfolio using the Avalanche blockchain and tokenization platform Securitize. Go to Source