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IOSCO just released its new report on the tokenisation of financial assets. It’s fresh — published yesterday — and it’s worth reading. The report does a great job clarifying key concepts like native tokens and digital twins, and gives a clear view of how tokenisation is starting to reshape the financial value chain, from issuance to post-trade. It also reviews how different jurisdictions are responding — with examples from Hong Kong, Canada, the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. But one thing surprised me: Luxembourg isn’t mentioned. Which is quite surprising, given that (1) we were the first EU country to approve a tokenised UCITS money market fund, and (2) we already have one of the most advanced legal frameworks in Europe, thanks to the Blockchain Laws. It shows that we probably need to speak louder about what’s happening here — because innovation without visibility doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. If you’ve read the report too, I’d be happy to exchange views — feel free to connect. Link to the paper: https://lnkd.in/eqPPwH9w #Tokenisation #DLT #DigitalAssets #IOSCO #Blockchain #LuxembourgFinance #Regulation #Finance #Innovation #CapitalMarkets #AssetManagement #Fintech #PwC #Securities #FutureOfFinance

The IOSCO Final Report on the Tokenization of Financial Assets offers a timely and balanced perspective: tokenization is no longer a buzzword, it’s an emerging infrastructure layer for global finance. What stands out is IOSCO’s principle of “same activity, same risk, same regulatory outcome.” It reminds us that innovation in financial markets must evolve within robust governance, interoperability, and legal clarity. As the report highlights, the real challenge now isn’t technology, it’s scaling trust, settlement, and regulation across chains and jurisdictions. For markets like MENA and Africa, this represents a strategic opportunity to build modern, interoperable frameworks without the burden of legacy systems, positioning them to lead in the next generation of digital capital markets. Initiatives like EY Tunisia’s contribution to the AFIS Talk Show perfectly embody this vision, reimagining Africa’s financial sector through confidence capital, digital innovation, and cross-border integration. Such thought leadership shows how Africa can turn ambition into architecture and align with the global shift toward tokenized, transparent financial systems. #IOSCO #Tokenization #FinTech #DigitalAssets #CapitalMarkets #RegTech #FutureOfFinance #FinancialInnovation

🚀 The Trump Family Enters the Crypto World with WLFI: A Deflationary Token that Revolutionizes DeFi In the dizzying ecosystem of decentralized finance, the Trump family has taken a bold step by launching World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a project that promises to transform the crypto landscape. This native token, WLFI, incorporates an innovative deflationary mechanism, designed to burn a portion of transactions and progressively reduce its total supply, thereby fostering potential long-term value for holders. 🔍 What Makes WLFI Unique? - 💰 Deflationary Mechanism: Each transaction generates an automatic token burn, which could drive scarcity and attract institutional investors seeking assets with appreciation potential. - 🌐 Comprehensive DeFi Platform: WLFI supports lending, staking, and governance, integrating with leading protocols to offer competitive yields and accessible yield farming tools. - 👨👩👧👦 Family Support: Backed by Donald Trump Jr. and other family members, the project emphasizes values of financial freedom and mass adoption of blockchain. This launch not only generates buzz in the crypto community but also highlights how influential figures are shaping the future of cryptocurrencies. With a focus on real utility and tokenomic sustainability, WLFI could position itself as a key player in the upcoming bull market. For more information visit: https://enigmasecurity.cl #Cryptocurrencies #DeFi #WLFI #TrumpFamily #Blockchain #DeflationaryToken #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoNews Connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss crypto trends and opportunities in the sector: https://lnkd.in/eP8uCJqS 📅 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:18:49 +0000 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

Kyrgyzstan has announced KGST, a new national stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyz som and launched on BNB Chain with Changpeng Zhao (CZ) himself involved as a minority investor and infrastructure advisor. Alongside, the government is preparing pilots for a digital som (CBDC) and forming a state crypto reserve that could include Bitcoin. If KGST gains strong on-chain liquidity and maintains compliance transparency, Bishkek could become a regional settlement gateway, especially for cross-border business in Central Asia. Still, with growing global scrutiny over sanctions compliance, Kyrgyzstan will need to prove that KGST is not a “gray SWIFT.” This move also strengthens Binance’s position as a key infrastructure partner for state-level blockchain projects and offers CZ a powerful reputational comeback after challenges in the U.S. #Kyrgyzstan #Stablecoin #Fintech #CentralAsia

🇬🇪 #Georgia just changed the real estate game. For the first time, smart contracts are now part of the country’s Public Registry - meaning property deals can be completed fully #online, in real time. No middlemen. No paper. No delays. Just trust, #code, and instant ownership - on #blockchain. 💰 Why this is huge for #investors: • Every transaction is public, verifiable, and tamper-proof - total transparency. • Proof of ownership is instant and permanent - no forged documents, no risk. • Deals close in hours, not weeks - your capital keeps moving. • You can invest from anywhere in the world, with blockchain itself guaranteeing the integrity of your deal. • For the first time, investors can trust the system - not just the people. 🏗️ For developers: • Streamlined registration and payments. • Instant trust with global buyers. • A legal framework built for the digital age. Georgia isn’t following innovation - it’s building it. A small country making a big statement: ✅ Transparency. ✅ Efficiency. ✅ Global confidence.

🏦 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐂𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 AMINA Bank AG has achieved a major milestone its subsidiary AMINA (Austria) AG has received a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) under the new MiCAR framework. With this license, AMINA EU will launch regulated crypto trading, custody, staking, and portfolio management services — offering institutional-grade access to digital assets for professional investors across Europe. This milestone reinforces AMINA’s commitment to security, regulation, and innovation — bridging traditional finance and crypto under a trusted European framework. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 : https://lnkd.in/gCXsVfqD 𝐀𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 - Financial Technology Insights, we’re proud to spotlight groundbreaking collaborations like this, while also conducting executive interviews, guest posts, and covering must-know news across AI, blockchain, and capital markets. 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀? Contact Us : https://lnkd.in/gAgD9Du3 #AMINA #Crypto #MiCA #Fintech #Banking #DigitalAssets #Compliance #RegTech #FintechNews #Blockchain

𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐔𝐩 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 As digital assets move from the periphery to the core of many business models, creditors and debtors alike are grappling with the question of whether a company can be wound up when the debts it owes are denominated in cryptocurrency rather than in ringgit. In this alert, Partner Andrew Chang Weng Shan along with associate Jason Koh Wei Siong discuss how Malaysian law is equipped to recognize obligations in cryptocurrency as “debts” for winding-up purposes, drawing persuasive guidance from the recent Singapore High Court decision in Loh Cheng Lee Aaron and another v Hodlnaut Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 323. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gPCAcuiK If you have any queries, please contact Partner Andrew Chang Weng Shan (cws@lh-ag.com) or Associate Jason Koh Wei Siong (kws@lh-ag.com). #lhagmy #lhaginsights #DisputeResolutions #Cryptocurrency #Malaysia

🚨 Important update for the crypto industry! Switzerland postpones CARF🚨 The Swiss National Council Committee on Economic Affairs, Education and Research has decided to suspend the review of the federal draft – activating the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) on crypto-assets from 2026 - called Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) - across 74 partner states. 📅 Key takeaways: 🔍 Several major jurisdictions have announced they will not roll out the CARF by 1 Jan 2026, contrary to the original schedule. 📌 The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is revisiting implementation questions which may lead to a reinterpretation of the CARF. ⏸️ As a result, the Committee voted (18 in favour, 0 against, 4 abstentions) to postpone deliberation until international clarity exists on both the timeline of partner states and the standard interpretation. This is a (temporary) relief for Switzerland’s crypto companies — stay tuned for further developments and potential alignment opportunities. #CARF #CryptoRegulation #AEOI #Switzerland #Fintech #Blockchain #RegTech #AML #CryptoCompliance MLL Legal Crypto Valley Association Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) See Parliament's media release: https://lnkd.in/eBwmQPRF

Cayman’s Virtual Asset Ecosystem: Where Innovation, Compliance, and Execution Meet Most countries tried to fit crypto into old rules—Cayman wrote new ones from scratch. That was Lennon Sweeting , Managing Director at RYKI Ltd, speaking at Blockchain Futurist Conference Florida 2025. He explained how the Cayman Islands created a purpose-built legal system for digital-asset firms. “Having that clarity allows us to operate with confidence.” The regulator (CIMA) set up clear licensing steps so custodians and fund managers can operate without guessing what’s allowed. • 2021 registration → 2024 full licensing • 47 % of funds now hold digital-asset strategies • $8.2 T AUM across 30 000 funds • >25 % of SEZ firms are crypto companies Cayman built compliance as infrastructure. As funds move on-chain, this dual-ledger model could become the global reference. Follow me for grounded insights on how digital assets are reshaping finance and how to ledger them. #thejohnnycrypto #bitcoin #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets

🔥 BNB Surges on CZ Pardon as Trump Confirms Xi Meeting, Options Sentiment Shifts, and Markets Brace for CPI Data 💥 BNB Leads the Market: BNB rallied 7% to $1,150, sharply outperforming majors after President Trump pardoned Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The White House called it “a pardon for a victim of the Biden administration’s war on cryptocurrency.” 🔁 BTC & ETH Stay Rangebound: In contrast, BTC remains trapped between $105K–$115K, while ETH continues to consolidate. Open interest in perpetual futures has stayed muted near $10B, down from $16B before the Oct 10 liquidation. 🌍 MiCA Rollout Accelerates: Revolut, Blockchain.com, and Relai have secured MiCA licenses under the EU’s new framework. The approvals, from Cyprus, Malta, and France respectively, open full market access across 30 EEA countries. 🏦 Aave DAO Eyes Buybacks: A proposal from the Aave Chan Initiative seeks a $50M annual buyback of AAVE tokens. Purchases between $250K–$1.75M per week would be executed by TokenLogic and Aave’s Finance Committee, using protocol revenue to sustain long-term token value. #Bitcoin #Ethereum #CryptoMarkets #Volatility #Options #ETFs #Macro #FOMC #CPI #Trump #China #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets 🔗 Access the full article via the link: https://lnkd.in/ez7-Bv_8 ⚡Get premium research on Telegram: https://lnkd.in/e_ZtzYtC