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European Central Bank expands distributed ledger settlement possibilities by linking these transactions with central bank money. This approach seeks to promote a secure foundation for tokenised trading, while opening pathways for cross-border and foreign exchange operations.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed that it will widen its initiative allowing transactions recorded on distributed ledger technology (DLT) to be settled in central bank money.
This step follows earlier experiments focused on ensuring that tokenised assets, processed through DLT systems, can still draw on the safety of central bank liquidity.
Now, Eurosystem looks to push this idea further by working closely with TARGET Services, the ECB’s core payment and settlement infrastructure.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a Crypto Task Force to develop clear regulatory guidelines, streamline registration processes, and coordinate with federal agencies. This initiative aims to balance innovation with strong investor protection measures.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has introduced new cybersecurity and asset protection circular for virtual asset trading platforms. The guidelines mandate strong security monitoring, asset segregation, and due diligence to enhance compliance and consumer protection.
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