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The Real World Asset (RWA) sector has gained traction since the last bull run due to its capacity to convert tangible assets into liquid financial products. It also attracts prominent figures from the traditional finance sector. “Bitcoin ETFs are step one in the technological revolution in the financial markets, Step two is going to be the tokenization of every financial asset.” (Larry Fink, chief executive officer of Blackrock Inc.) Since the decentralized market is emerging, there are few, if any, indexes. So I decided to make one concerning the RWA sector, I designed an index to identify market attitudes and opportunities. Learn more about it here : #index #SQL #finance #code #blockchain #bitcoin #etf https://lnkd.in/eFbGjp5a

Future of Finance (FOF) Tokenisation Webinar on 16 May at 2pm UK time. In both the securities and the funds industries, the current operating model is broken. Issuers are paying more for capital. Investors are earning lower returns on capital. Intermediaries are caught between falling revenues and rising costs. Tokenisation offers the tools to totally reinvent both industries, to the benefit of everybody working with and using funds and securities, but the tools have to be used properly. This webinar will explain how to do that. Join us along with Rajeev Tummala at @hsbc; Marianne Webber at Standard Chartered; Stefano Dallavalle at R3 and Ralf Kubli at Casper Association moderated by Dominic Hobson Register via the link below: #tokenisation #digitalassets #interoperability #blockchain

Future of Finance (FOF) Tokenisation Webinar on 16 May at 2pm UK time. In both the securities and the funds industries, the current operating model is broken. Issuers are paying more for capital. Investors are earning lower returns on capital. Intermediaries are caught between falling revenues and rising costs. Tokenisation offers the tools to totally reinvent both industries, to the benefit of everybody working with and using funds and securities, but the tools have to be used properly. This webinar will explain how to do that. Join us along with Rajeev Tummala at @hsbc; Marianne Webber at Standard Chartered; Stefano Dallavalle at R3 and Ralf Kubli at Casper Association moderated by Dominic Hobson Register via the link below: #tokenisation #digitalassets #interoperability #blockchain

DeFi: "on-chain you could settle instantly". TradFi: "no thanks" - why not? ⬇ An often cited argument for DeFi is the potential of near-instant settlement. TradFi doesn't want that. So the case for DeFi is (too) quickly dismissed. Why? You're even struggling to go from T+2 to T+1!? TradFi doesn't get it. Both are right and wrong: One key requirement for instant settlement is full pre-funding for every trade. That's very inefficient from a capital perspective. However, we would argue, the benefits of DeFi don't lie in "settling as quickly as possible" but in "settling exactly when and how you want it". With programmable assets and infrastructure (i.e. smart contracts) almost any combination of settlement mechanisms are possible. Even when trading off-chain but settling on-chain, the benefits of everyone having access to the the ultimate, global settlement layer (i.e. blockchain) could reduce frictions dramatically. What else should be considered in this context? Leave your thoughts 👇 #digitalassets #assetmanagement #cryptotrading #settlement

How will Tokenisation Transform Financial Markets? If you want to learn more join the virtual round table 27th of November. Besides insides from ABN AMRO Bank N.V. regarding the tokenized deals we have done, also DWS Group, J.P. Morgan and BX Digital will share insides. Dominic Hobson will moderate the session, looking forward to see you online. #ABNAMRO #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #Innovation #Finance #FutureBanking https://lnkd.in/emqg-DY5

🚀 Exciting news in the crypto world! The SEC has approved 8 ETH ETFs on Ethereum, including those from BlackRock ($ETHA) and Fidelity Investments Following the 19b-4 forms approvals, the Forms S-1 need to be registered before trading can begin, which could take a few days or weeks. VanEck has already amended their ETH ETF S-1 to reflect these changes and recommendations. With the SEC referring to these ETFs as "commodity-based trust shares," ETH is effectively deemed a commodity. This ongoing debate will be settled once the Forms S-1 become effective. Interestingly, the SEC highlights the strong correlation between existing futures products and the Ethereum spot price while avoiding staking rewards. Unlike the vote for Bitcoin ETFs, this approval was issued via delegated authority, so we don't have details on the commissioner votes, which is an usual process by the way. 💼📈 #Crypto #Ethereum #ETFs #SEC #Blockchain #Investment

🔄 Re-engage with DvP on Token Tool by Bitbond! 🔄 We recently launched the DvP (Delivery vs. Payment) function on Token Tool, and it’s time to rediscover how it can revolutionize your transactions. What is DvP? DvP ensures that securities are transferred only when payment is made, enhancing transaction security and efficiency. Benefits of DvP on Token Tool: 🔷 Automate Payments: Streamline your transactions effortlessly. 🔷 Enhanced Security: Secure asset transfers with guaranteed payments. 🔷 Blockchain Efficiency: Benefit from the speed and security of blockchain technology. Learn more about DvP meaning and how it can innovate your financial transactions: https://lnkd.in/dyE57Rue Explore the DvP function now and try it for free on supported testnets. All details can be found in our documentation: https://lnkd.in/dNgicDyf What kind of transactions or projects would you use the DvP function for?

Congratulations to all my TradFi colleagues on the move to a T+1 settlement in the equities market. Important step forward in the marketplace but as a gentle reminder: ❇ Crypto trading settlement is instantaneous - as soon you trade it, it is recorded on the blockchain and it is yours. ❇ Want to trade it on a holiday or at 3 am on a Tuesday, you trade it, it is recorded on the blockchain and it is yours. ❇ Want to protect your asset, trade it with sFOX SAFE, our Wyoming Division of Banking Trust Company custody account. Offers a regulated, completely segregated and bankruptcy protected crypto custody account. You trade it any time, it is recorded on the blockchain and it is yours. So while I applaud the equities market move to T+1, they still have a ways to go to catch up to the crypto market. #crypto #instantsettlement https://lnkd.in/gKZS2Nnd

🚀 Big Win for Crypto Regulation! 🚀 Just six months after approving Bitcoin ETFs, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a rule change allowing the creation of #ETH ETFs. Specifically, the SEC’s order approves applications from various exchanges to list eight different ether funds. It’s important to note that the order itself does not finalize the approval of the funds or specify when the ETFs will begin trading. This approval is based on a detailed review of each proposal’s compliance with the Securities Exchange Act, which focuses on preventing fraud, ensuring market integrity, and protecting investors. You can refer to the SEC’s full order here for more detailed information ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gyzb5UXe. #Ethereum #ETF #CryptoCompliance

💥Great breakdown by my colleague Michael Carter and others on FinCEN's proposed new rules to address the mixing of convertible virtual currencies (CVCs). FTI Technology and Perkins Coie LLP experts explain how the rules have the potential to impose heavier monitoring and reporting obligations, which may result in defensive filings and customer de-risking. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVeb3aeG