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Ondo Launches SEC-Aligned Tokenized U.S. Securities with Shareholder Voting Rights
- Broadridge will provide proxy voting and shareholder communications for tokenized securities holders.
- The launch follows the SEC's January 2026 framework for third-party tokenized securities.
Thursday, 02/07/2026 | 14:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Standard Chartered Executes First Digital Asset Prime Brokerage Trades with LMAX
- Pilot covered Bitcoin and Ether spot trades with T+1 settlement through the bank's UK branch.
- Testing included credit controls, margin management, trade booking, settlement and regulatory reporting workflows.
Wednesday, 01/07/2026 | 13:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The Next Generation of Institutional Markets Will Be Built On-Chain
- Crypto.com's Iskandar Vanblarcum on scaling institutional on-chain finance.
Wednesday, 01/07/2026 | 08:03 GMT by
MarketAcross
Trading Technologies Adds Market Replay to Trade Surveillance Platform for Brokers and Exchanges
- The firm expanded trade surveillance with tick-by-tick order book replay.
- The platform supports more than 100 firms across Forex, cryptos, equities, futures, options and fixed income.
Monday, 29/06/2026 | 13:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Investors Gain Faster Settlement and New Markets as Singapore Pushes Asset Tokenisation
- Fractional ownership and programmability may expand investor access to traditionally illiquid assets and new markets.
- Institutions could benefit from improved collateral mobility, atomic settlement and reduced operational and counterparty risks.
Friday, 26/06/2026 | 04:38 GMT by
Paul Golden
Singapore Attracts Global Millionaires as Advisors Adjust Cross-Border Wealth Strategies
- Advisors say Singapore strengthens role as global hub for multi-jurisdiction wealth planning.
- Family offices in Singapore shift toward multi-family models with global investment access.
Thursday, 25/06/2026 | 05:00 GMT by
Paul Golden
Singapore Private Banking Draws Global Wealth as Assets Near $200B
- Private bank assets in Singapore rose nearly 20% in 2024, driven by strong inflows and demand.
- Investors are shifting from Hong Kong to Singapore for long-term wealth management strategies.
Wednesday, 24/06/2026 | 04:13 GMT by
Paul Golden
Beeks Wins $10 Million in Contracts for Market Edge Intelligence Across Banks and Exchanges
- US equities exchange signs $3 million deal for AI analytics infrastructure monitoring platform.
- Platform launched in 2025 monitors trading data at network edge for market insights.
Tuesday, 16/06/2026 | 13:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
BitMart US Enters Prediction Markets Through Plaee in CFTC-Regulated Push
- Partnership enables trading on real-world events including crypto, finance, sports, economics.
- Plaee offers white-label Prediction Trader interface and regulated event contract access.
Wednesday, 10/06/2026 | 14:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Scope Prime and Centroid Launch Turnkey White Label Brokerage Platform on C2C
- New solution bundles liquidity, onboarding, risk tools, and trading platforms for brokers.
- Earlier, Scope Prime integrated liquidity pools with Centroid Bridge, enabling client access to its liquidity infrastructure.
Wednesday, 10/06/2026 | 10:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokers Gain 24/7 CFD Access to Gold, Oil and US Indices in Match-Prime Launch
- Instruments offered under CySEC-regulated entity and classified as MiFID II standard CFDs.
- Products available via MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader and FIX API connectivity.
Wednesday, 03/06/2026 | 18:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Ripple Prime Integrates with EDX Markets Following Hidden Road Acquisition
- EDX integration enables Ripple Prime clients to access spot and derivatives liquidity together.
- Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road last year supports the development.
Wednesday, 20/05/2026 | 17:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IPC Adds Over 15 US Routes in Build-Out to Support Faster Institutional Execution
- The project includes upgrades across US hubs, including Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.
- The upgrade aims to support rising demand for US liquidity access outside regular hours, especially from Asia.
Tuesday, 19/05/2026 | 16:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
TwoWay Raises €1.5M Pre-Seed Round to Process Broker Messages Across European Banks
- The firm said tier-1 banks and French asset managers already use the product in production.
- One UK bank estimated savings of £1.2 million annually per trader using the platform.
Tuesday, 12/05/2026 | 05:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
From Gold CFDs to US ETF Options, Retail Demand Expands Singapore’s Derivatives Market
- Retail participation expanded through smaller contracts, mobile platforms and AI-powered trading tools.
- FX derivatives linked to CNH and INR showed strong growth amid currency volatility and flows.
Monday, 11/05/2026 | 13:43 GMT by
Paul Golden
Singapore Private Equity Ecosystem Faces Balancing Act as Retail Capital Enters Frame
- MAS supports private markets growth while Singapore attracts PE, infrastructure, credit managers amid reallocation.
- Retail capital in private markets raises concerns over liquidity, alignment and governance among investors.
Friday, 08/05/2026 | 13:22 GMT by
Paul Golden
Trading Technologies Brings FX, Futures and Metals Together in Single Execution Push
- FX platform expands beyond spot to forwards, NDFs, swaps, adding bank and non-bank liquidity sources.
- Earlier, the company integrated CME’s EBS Market and planned EBS Direct and FX Spot+ connectivity.
Tuesday, 05/05/2026 | 12:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Investors Turn to Singapore Equities on Dividends and Banks, REITs Remain Selective
- The market supported by safe-haven flows, strong banks, and broadening sector opportunities.
- Small and mid cap stocks trade at discounts, offering selective alpha opportunities for investors.
Monday, 04/05/2026 | 18:00 GMT by
Paul Golden
DeFi’s Next Chapter: Breaking the Loop of Speculation, Leverage, and Inflated Yields
- Structurally reflexive, DeFi is driven by leverage loops and incentive-based liquidity rather than real economic output.
- DeFi’s long-term sustainability depends on shifting away from internal speculation toward external, productive economic linkage.
Thursday, 30/04/2026 | 21:45 GMT by
Anndy Lian
OKX Taps BlackRock’s $2.5B BUIDL for Margin, Extends Custody Model with Standard Chartered
- The fund allows institutions to earn yield on assets posted as trading margin, which would otherwise remain idle.
- Last year, Standard Chartered became OKX’s custodian in the EEA after Luxembourg regulatory approval.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 17:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Singapore Institutions Deepen Crypto Exposure as the Question Shifts from If to How
- Banks, funds, and family offices in Singapore integrate crypto portfolios with emphasis on compliance and infrastructure.
- Crypto in Singapore shifts from hedge narrative to structured portfolio asset with growing institutional confidence.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 02:00 GMT by
Paul Golden
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