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HSBC, Standard Chartered-Led Group Bags First Stablecoin Issuer Licenses in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has granted its first stablecoin issuer licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led venture, marking a key milestone under its new regulatory framework. The move reflects a cautious approach, favouring institution-backed players while setting strict rules for reserves, governance, and compliance in the evolving digital asset market.
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HSBC, Standard Chartered Said to Be First Recipients of Stablecoin Licences in Hong Kong
HSBC and Standard Chartered could become among the first banks to receive stablecoin issuer licences in Hong Kong under the city’s new regulatory framework. Reports suggest regulators may grant initial approvals soon as authorities move forward with plans to expand the city’s regulated digital asset ecosystem.
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FalconX Partners With Standard Chartered to Serve Institutional Crypto Investors
FalconX has announced a partnered with the Standard Chartered bank on Wednesday. Under the partnership, FalconX said it will integrate the bank's traditional finance infrastructure into its own offerings and cater to institutional investors.
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Stablecoin Sector May Reach $2 Trillion: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank estimates the size of the stablecoin market could surge by about 10-fold to $2 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,71,29,830 crore) within the next three years. it has predicted that US legislation on stablecoins would further legitimise the stablecoin industry.
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Standard Chartered Introduces Crypto Service in Luxembourg Under MiCA Regulations
Standard Chartered will now be offering crypto and digital asset custody services to its customers in Luxembourg. According to an official announcement post, the lender explained its decision to choose Luxembourg as its first crypto hub in the EU owing to its well-balanced regulatory and financial ecosystem.
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Standard Chartered Bank Announces Digital Custody Service for Bitcoin, Ether in UAE
London-headquartered Standard Chartered bank launched a custody service for digital assets in the UAE. As per Margaret Harwood-Jones, Global Head of Financing and Securities Services at Standard Chartered, the newly launched service goes beyond just simple wallet offerings.
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Bitcoin Value Could Reach $50,000 Mark This Year, $120,000 by End of 2024, Says Standard Chartered
The value of top cryptocurrency bitcoin could reach $50,000 this year and $120,000 by the end of 2024 Standard Chartered said on Monday, predicting the recent jump in its price could encourage bitcoin "miners" to hoard more of the supply.
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HSBC, Standard Chartered Face Pressure From Hong Kong to Take on Crypto Clients: Report
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is reportedly urging lenders including HSBC and Standard Chartered to onboard cryptocurrency exchanges as clients. This move comes at a time when countries such as the US are doubling down on crypto exchanges.
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Reliance Jio Gets NCLT’s Nod to Acquire Reliance Infratel
Reliance Jio has received the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)’s approval for the acquisition of Reliance Infratel (RITL). The tribunal asked Jio to deposit Rs 3,720 crore in the State Bank of India (SBI) escrow account to complete the acquisition of RCOM's tower and fibre assets.
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Singapore Partners HSBC, Standard Chartered to Explore Token Use in Trade, Wealth Management
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has partnered with multinational banks Standard Chartered and HSBC to dive deeper into the use-cases of tokens in trade finance and wealth management. The move is aimed at transforming trade assets into transferable instruments.
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SWIFT Lays Out Blueprint for Central Bank Digital Currency Network After 8-Month Experiment
SWIFT, the financial messaging system that connects over 11,500 banks and funds around the world, has laid out a blueprint for a global central bank digital currency (CBDC) network. The plans for a CBDC network come after an 8-month experiment with the central banks of France and Germany and lenders such as HSBC, Standard Chartered and UBS. Once sc...
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Standard Chartered Bank Joins Other Lenders in Metaverse, Acquires Land in The Sandbox
UK’s Standard Chartered Bank has purchased digital land in The Sandbox metaverse. The lender is looking to engage with people in the art and sports communities, that have been getting active in the metaverse space. In recent times, other financial giants such as American Express, HSBC, and JP Morgan have already marked their presence in the virtu...
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Standard Chartered Chief Tells Employees to Stay Off Zoom, Google Hangouts
Standard Chartered is the first major global bank to tell employees not to use Zoom Video Communications during the coronavirus pandemic due to cybersecurity concerns, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
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Standard Chartered Bank First Entity To Fund Ventilator Prototype By IIT Kanpur
Standard Chartered Bank has come forward as the first entity to support an indigenized, affordable, portable and invasive ventilator prototype being developed by IIT Kanpur and its incubated company Nocca Robotics along with the Indian Angel Network.
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Banks Planning To Move 9,000 Jobs From Britain Because Of Brexit
The largest global banks in London plan to move about 9,000 jobs to the continent in the next two years, public statements and information from sources shows, as the exodus of finance jobs starts to take shape.
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HSBC, Standard Chartered-Led Group Bags First Stablecoin Issuer Licenses in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has granted its first stablecoin issuer licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led venture, marking a key milestone under its new regulatory framework. The move reflects a cautious approach, favouring institution-backed players while setting strict rules for reserves, governance, and compliance in the evolving digital asset market.
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HSBC, Standard Chartered Said to Be First Recipients of Stablecoin Licences in Hong Kong
HSBC and Standard Chartered could become among the first banks to receive stablecoin issuer licences in Hong Kong under the city’s new regulatory framework. Reports suggest regulators may grant initial approvals soon as authorities move forward with plans to expand the city’s regulated digital asset ecosystem.
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FalconX Partners With Standard Chartered to Serve Institutional Crypto Investors
FalconX has announced a partnered with the Standard Chartered bank on Wednesday. Under the partnership, FalconX said it will integrate the bank's traditional finance infrastructure into its own offerings and cater to institutional investors.
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Stablecoin Sector May Reach $2 Trillion: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank estimates the size of the stablecoin market could surge by about 10-fold to $2 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,71,29,830 crore) within the next three years. it has predicted that US legislation on stablecoins would further legitimise the stablecoin industry.
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Standard Chartered Introduces Crypto Service in Luxembourg Under MiCA Regulations
Standard Chartered will now be offering crypto and digital asset custody services to its customers in Luxembourg. According to an official announcement post, the lender explained its decision to choose Luxembourg as its first crypto hub in the EU owing to its well-balanced regulatory and financial ecosystem.
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Standard Chartered Bank Announces Digital Custody Service for Bitcoin, Ether in UAE
London-headquartered Standard Chartered bank launched a custody service for digital assets in the UAE. As per Margaret Harwood-Jones, Global Head of Financing and Securities Services at Standard Chartered, the newly launched service goes beyond just simple wallet offerings.
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Bitcoin Value Could Reach $50,000 Mark This Year, $120,000 by End of 2024, Says Standard Chartered
The value of top cryptocurrency bitcoin could reach $50,000 this year and $120,000 by the end of 2024 Standard Chartered said on Monday, predicting the recent jump in its price could encourage bitcoin "miners" to hoard more of the supply.
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HSBC, Standard Chartered Face Pressure From Hong Kong to Take on Crypto Clients: Report
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is reportedly urging lenders including HSBC and Standard Chartered to onboard cryptocurrency exchanges as clients. This move comes at a time when countries such as the US are doubling down on crypto exchanges.
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Reliance Jio Gets NCLT’s Nod to Acquire Reliance Infratel
Reliance Jio has received the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)’s approval for the acquisition of Reliance Infratel (RITL). The tribunal asked Jio to deposit Rs 3,720 crore in the State Bank of India (SBI) escrow account to complete the acquisition of RCOM's tower and fibre assets.
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Singapore Partners HSBC, Standard Chartered to Explore Token Use in Trade, Wealth Management
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has partnered with multinational banks Standard Chartered and HSBC to dive deeper into the use-cases of tokens in trade finance and wealth management. The move is aimed at transforming trade assets into transferable instruments.
-
SWIFT Lays Out Blueprint for Central Bank Digital Currency Network After 8-Month Experiment
SWIFT, the financial messaging system that connects over 11,500 banks and funds around the world, has laid out a blueprint for a global central bank digital currency (CBDC) network. The plans for a CBDC network come after an 8-month experiment with the central banks of France and Germany and lenders such as HSBC, Standard Chartered and UBS. Once sc...
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Standard Chartered Bank Joins Other Lenders in Metaverse, Acquires Land in The Sandbox
UK’s Standard Chartered Bank has purchased digital land in The Sandbox metaverse. The lender is looking to engage with people in the art and sports communities, that have been getting active in the metaverse space. In recent times, other financial giants such as American Express, HSBC, and JP Morgan have already marked their presence in the virtu...
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Standard Chartered Chief Tells Employees to Stay Off Zoom, Google Hangouts
Standard Chartered is the first major global bank to tell employees not to use Zoom Video Communications during the coronavirus pandemic due to cybersecurity concerns, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
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Standard Chartered Bank First Entity To Fund Ventilator Prototype By IIT Kanpur
Standard Chartered Bank has come forward as the first entity to support an indigenized, affordable, portable and invasive ventilator prototype being developed by IIT Kanpur and its incubated company Nocca Robotics along with the Indian Angel Network.
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Banks Planning To Move 9,000 Jobs From Britain Because Of Brexit
The largest global banks in London plan to move about 9,000 jobs to the continent in the next two years, public statements and information from sources shows, as the exodus of finance jobs starts to take shape.
