08 October 2026Singapore Reporter: Matthew Challis
The custody services will build on Standard Chartered’s existing financing and securities capabilities, combining traditional asset servicing, tokenisation, and digital asset custody
The €100 million transaction, in partnership with CACEIS, marks the first time Crédit Agricole Assurances has invested in a tokenised asset and forms part of the firm’s long-term goal as an institutional investor
The collaboration lets institutions seeking digital asset capabilities access a broader range of services, including custody operations, wallet infrastructure, tokenised asset interoperability, and blockchain applications
07 October 2026Switzerland Reporter: Matthew Challis
CIP-0113 can be used by issuers of stablecoins, tokenised funds, bonds, and other regulated assets to build compliance rules directly into their tokens
Under the partnership, Canton Foundation and LG CNS will jointly pursue institutional opportunities in Korea, develop technical capabilities to support Canton implementations, and contribute to the development of a broader technical partner ecosystem
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Morgan Stanley, NatWest, and RBC Capital Markets were chosen to support the government, following a “transparent and objective” procurement process
The partnership is structured to assist financial institutions with target operating model design, technology delivery, systems integration, and large-scale migration programmes
Following just under three years with Bison Bank, Rafaella Orelli has joined Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) as its general manager for Portugal, leading the firm’s expansion across Iberia
06 October 2026Switzerland Reporter: Matthew Challis
Gabriel Titopoulos has been with the Swiss-licensed digital asset firm for just under five years, currently serving as its managing director for markets and trading
The collaboration will allow eligible tokenised financial products issued through Securitize to leverage ADI Chain infrastructure, subject to the necessary regulatory requirements
