The term “digital wallet” has become increasingly common as payments, identity, and financial services move toward fully digital infrastructure. Rather than carrying physical cards or documents,...
The term central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) refers to digital representations of sovereign money issued and backed by a central bank. Unlike decentralized cryptocurrencies, CBDCs are...
Switzerland has long positioned itself as one of the most progressive jurisdictions for digital assets, but regulatory clarity alone does not create market infrastructure. A critical...
Why DTCC’s Blockchain Research MattersThe Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation sits at the core of global financial markets. It processes and settles securities transactions at a...
Why BSTX Matters to U.S. Market StructureThe United States has no shortage of alternative trading systems for digital securities, but a fully regulated national securities exchange...
Polymesh was introduced as a security-token-first blockchain intended to reduce the friction that traditional securities face on general-purpose networks. While many tokenization platforms start with smart...
Taiwan was among the first Asian jurisdictions to formally codify a regulatory framework for security token offerings (STOs). Overseen by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the...
As digital assets mature, a growing number of projects focus on bridging traditional commodities with blockchain infrastructure. Gold-backed tokens are among the most established examples of...
Stablecoins have long sat at the center of one of crypto’s most contentious debates: do they drive market rallies, or do they simply respond to them?...
Japan has taken a distinctly structured approach to security token regulation, combining statutory reform with active self-regulation. Rather than relying solely on enforcement actions, Japanese regulators...
This week, the Blockchain Association (BA) filed an amicus brief objecting to the SEC’s recent decision to deny Telegram’s issuance appeal. Importantly, the filing represents the...
Germany’s introduction of a formal crypto custody license was widely viewed as a breakthrough moment for blockchain-based financial services. By recognizing crypto custody as a regulated...
Equity crowdfunding occurs when private companies raise capital from the public through the sale of securities. These securities can include common or preferred shares, convertible notes,...
Russia’s Cryptocurrency Regulation: A Case Study in Regulatory ConflictRussia’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation has long been characterized by internal conflict rather than coherent policy. Over several...
Regulatory Sandboxes and the Evolution of EU Digital SecuritiesAs blockchain-based securities moved from theory to practice, European regulators faced a structural challenge: existing financial market rules...