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DTCC launches digital sandbox to innovate capital market infrastructure
16.10.2024
The DTCC aims to invite market participants to address pain points and let clients try DTCC products on their own use cases
WEF talks DeFi regulation, HKDA stablecoin integrates Chainlink: Finance Redefined
11.10.2024
The World Economic Forum has urged policymakers to adopt sandbox-based frameworks to enhance regulatory clarity for DeFi innovations and address key risks
Bank of England and FCA launch Digital Securities Sandbox
1.10.2024
The regulatory sandbox aims to strengthen the United Kingdom’s position as a global financial hub
European Blockchain Sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort
1.10.2024
The European Blockchain Sandbox Initiative expands with 41 regulators and authorities from 22 countries, boosting blockchain innovation and regulatory collaboration
Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases
26.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments and asset settlement. The creation...
Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, and Smobler Launch Virtual Peace Sanctuary in Metaverse
24.9.2024
Animoca Brands, a company specializing in digital property rights and gaming, alongside The Sandbox, a decentralized virtual world, and Smobler, a metaverse architecture firm, have launched the virtual Universal Peace Sanctuary. The project, hosted in The Sandbox metaverse, aims to foster global...
Accenture invests in Emtech to strengthen CBDC, fintech solutions
10.9.2024
The deal will see Emtech’s CBDC solutions and its regulatory and compliance sandboxes integrated into Accenture’s offerings
The Internet Reacts To The Minecraft Movie’s Divisive Teaser Trailer
5.9.2024
The first official trailer for the live-action Minecraft movie—which is annoyingly titled A Minecraft Movie—has finally been released. On September 4, Warner Bros. posted what it called a teaser for the movie to social media and the film distributor’s YouTube channel. Starring Jack Black and Jason...
The Sandbox's Largest Market for Creators Is Now India: Co-Founder Sebastien Borget
4.9.2024
India is Metaverse platform The Sandbox's largest market for creators with users numbers doubling in less than a year, co-founder Sebastien Borget told CoinDesk in an interview
Are we moving to decentralization? Animoca’s Yat Siu thinks so
30.8.2024
In a recent podcast, Yat Siu discusses how Web3 and digital property rights will redefine the internet’s future
Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions
29.8.2024
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...
Hong Kong’s Project Ensemble sandbox ready to test asset tokenization
28.8.2024
The HKMA's project is gearing up for more testing after successful initial trials
Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions
27.8.2024
The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may involve a limited group of qualified investors and would require testing...
Hong Kong launches generative AI Sandbox for finance sector
14.8.2024
The HKMA collaborates with Cyberport to launch a generative AI sandbox, targeting fintech innovations in finance
Thai SEC Launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox
13.8.2024
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox, allowing crypto services to be tested in a controlled environment. This initiative aims to promote innovation in Thailand’s capital market by accommodating six specific digital asset-related...
Thailand launches regulatory sandbox to test crypto services
9.8.2024
Thailand has been moving toward a more crypto-friendly stance throughout 2024, approving a Bitcoin ETF, initiating tax breaks for crypto and more
Free Sims 4 Update Breaks Game, But At Least You Can Build Phallic Pools
24.7.2024
EA is very good at consistently adding player-requested content to The Sims 4 with free updates to the base game. Unfortunately, EA is also very good at breaking The Sims 4 with those updates, as evidenced in the latest debacle.Read more
Real Estate Tokenization Platform Enters Kenyan Regulatory Sandbox
20.7.2024
Ownmali, a blockchain-enabled real estate tokenization platform, has been admitted into the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA Kenya) Regulatory Sandbox. Ownmali aims to foster greater inclusivity in real estate investing by making it more affordable for younger Kenyans, regardless of their...
Hong Kong Regulators Say Proposed Stablecoin Regulation Has Received Positive Stakeholder Feedback
19.7.2024
Hong Kong regulators announced the conclusion of a stablecoin regulation consultation phase that saw stakeholders provide 108 submissions. The regulators claimed that the proposed regulatory requirements received positive feedback from stakeholders. Stakeholders Support Introduction of Stablecoin...
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Join Forces on Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Sandbox
19.7.2024
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) have united to participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox, announced in March. Leveraging Zodia Custody’s digital asset capabilities, the collaboration aims...