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US SEC proposes new regulation for crypto assets

19 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

The Securities and Exchange Commission has outlined two exemptions from the registration requirements of the 1933 Securities Act, aiming to establish a clear framework for certain crypto asset investment contracts

HSBC and Standard Chartered execute first live tokenised deposit transaction on Swift’s ledger

19 August 2026 UK
Reporter: Madison Hendrickson

The firms say this transaction on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger marks a milestone for the use of tokenised deposits by regulated financial institutions to issue, transfer, record, and settle tokenised deposits

Clear Street and STS Digital to offer institutional trading and treasury capabilities

19 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Clear Street is pairing its prime brokerage, clearing, and execution infrastructure with STS Digital's knowledge of principal liquidity and derivatives

ClearToken chooses Bevan as senior commercial director

19 August 2026 UK
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Following over two decades in the financial services sector, Tim Bevan joins the firm and will be responsible for scaling institutional relationships, managing capital markets partnerships, and aligning commercial goals

Securitize and Neuberger introduce High Income Tokenised Fund

18 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

HINC seeks to generate risk-adjusted returns by predominantly investing in high-yield bonds, collateralised loan obligations, leveraged loans, and other income-producing fixed income investments

N3XT expands access to NDD

18 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Institutions will be able to use the N3XT Digital Dollar to send funds to blockchain addresses outside of the bank, automate multi-party payment logic, manage liquidity, and reduce cross-border payment costs

Clearstream joins Eurosystem Pontes testing ahead of launch

18 August 2026 Luxembourg
Reporter: Theodore Law

Clearstream will engage in a series of end-to-end tests ahead of the Pontes launch, planned for 21 September 2026

Jeonbuk Bank to deploy Ripple Payments for cross-border remittances

18 August 2026 South Korea
Reporter: Matthew Challis

According to the firms, the collaboration will allow Jeonbuk Bank to offer faster, more transparent, and cost-effective services to its clients, replacing TradFi bank transfers that pass through the SWIFT network

BitGo Europe becomes AllUnity institutional liquidity partner

18 August 2026 Germany
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Eligible BitGo Europe clients will be able to access real-time liquidity for euro-denominated EURAU, Swiss franc-backed CHFAU, and Swedish krona-pegged SEKAU

Blockchain.com admitted into ARIP by Nigerian SEC

18 August 2026 Nigeria
Reporter: Matthew Challis

The firm has joined the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme, where it will work directly with the body as it evaluates digital asset business models

Accenture chooses Zeglarski as principal director for digital assets

17 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Following three years with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, Bob Zeglarski joins the IT consulting firm to guide global institutions as they transition from legacy infrastructure to DeFi technology

Lai joins B2C2 as senior advisor

17 August 2026 Singapore
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Based in Singapore, Jason Lai’s appointment reflects B2C2’s aim of deepening its funds, asset managers, and family offices across the APAC region

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