CFTC Updates FAQ on Tokenized Investments of Customer Funds
The U.S. CFTC updated its FAQ for registered entities dealing with tokenized forms of permitted customer-fund investments and blockchain recordkeeping.
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ESMA to Focus Supervision on AI and Tokenization in Financial Services From 2027
ESMA will launch a new EU-wide supervisory priority in 2027. It will initially focus on the use of AI and tokenization in products and processes that directly affect clients.
Eurosystem launches Pontes service for tokenized settlement
The Eurosystem has launched Pontes, a service connecting DLT platforms with TARGET infrastructure to settle tokenized wholesale transactions in central bank money.
OpenZeppelin Acquisition: S&P Global Reaches Agreement
S&P Global announced an agreement to acquire OpenZeppelin. The price was not disclosed, and the transaction remains subject to closing conditions.
India Launches Demat 2.0 Pilot for Tokenized Corporate Bonds
India’s SEBI regulator has launched a limited pilot in which corporate bonds are issued as digital tokens and settled through the wholesale CBDC e₹.
South Korea Unveils Three-Phase Plan for Tokenized Securities
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission wants to launch the first phase of infrastructure for tokenized funds, bonds and selected stocks from February 2027. Settlement via stablecoins remains a later goal without a set timeline.