The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will collaborate with other regulators and industry players to support the development of Hong Kong’s tokenization market. Testing Tokenized…
Franklin Templeton has extended its blockchain initiatives by launching its tokenized U.S. Government Money Fund on the Avalanche network. This move marks another expansion of the firm’s onchain financial products. Avalanche Adds Franklin Templeton’s Tokenized Money Fund to Its Blockchain Ecosystem Franklin Templeton, an investment firm with $1.6 trillion in assets under management, has integrated…
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it has not yet issued any crypto licenses, contrary to some reports. The SEC plans to start issuing licenses for digital services and tokenized assets in August 2024. This move follows increased scrutiny of crypto exchanges and a push to regulate the industry, including a mandate…