Tokenization

Euroclear launches tokenized collateral initiative with Digital Asset

Image by Ledger Insights Today Euroclear announced a new initiative for tokenized collateral with DLT firm Digital Asset. Collateral mobility is viewed as one of the killer use cases for DLT and tokenization. One example is for margin requirements, where cash is often used to meet urgent needs. If non-cash assets are used, it takes too …

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BIS Project Rialto to explore DeFi style FX for retail cross border payments

Image by Ledger Insights Last year the BIS Innovation Hubs in Europe and Singapore announced plans for Project Rialto to explore foreign exchange (FX) for retail cross border payments. Today the BIS published a work in progress paper outlining its plans, including the involvement of the central banks of France, Italy, Malaysia and Singapore. The …

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EU finance ministers to discuss tokenization, wholesale DLT settlement

Image by Ledger Insights This coming Monday’s Eurogroup meeting will include a discussion about tokenization, DLT and central bank money for wholesale settlement, as well as the status of the retail digital euro. The Eurogroup is an informal body of economic and finance ministers that meet to discuss issues relating to the euro currency. Mr …

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$Trillion asset manager Schroders creates digital assets hub in Singapore

Image by Ledger Insights Asset manager Schroders (AUM £758bn / $1 trillion) is setting up a digital assets center of excellence in Singapore after participating in the local Project Guardian tokenization sandbox. While Singapore has been at the forefront of digital asset and tokenization innovations, it’s notable that a UK headquartered entity would choose the …

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