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The bank placed USD-denominated notes issued directly on a blockchain, with Marketnode acting as tokenization agent and digital paying agent.
Read full articleHSBC's blockchain-based issuance in Hong Kong signals a shift towards faster, cost-efficient financial processes, enhancing TradFi-crypto integration. The post HSBC issues first digitally native structured product in Hong Kong appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The post HSBC Issues First Digitally Native Structured Product in Hong Kong appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The bank placed USD-denominated notes issued directly on a blockchain, with Marketnode acting as tokenization agent and digital paying agent. HSBC has completed what it describes as its first issuance of a digitally native structured product, a private placement of USD-denominated notes in Hong Kong, the bank said in a July 10 release. The notes were issued directly on a blockchain rather than digitized after issuance. Marketnode, an Asia-Pacific digital market infrastructure operator backed by Euroclear, HSBC, SGX Group and Temasek, acted as the tokenization agent and as the digital paying agent managing payment flows between issuer and investor. HSBC did not disclose the size of the issuance, the reference asset, the tenor of the notes, the number or identity of investors, or the blockchain used. What Was Issued The transaction was a private placement of structured notes,
The post Bitunix Joins Peru Blockchain Conference as Title Sponsor appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitunix has announced it will join the Peru Blockchain Conference as Title Sponsor. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitunix has been announced as a Title Sponsor of Perú Blockchain Conference 2026, one of the largest blockchain and cryptocurrency events in Peru and Latin America. The event will take place on July 10–11, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Lima in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. The 5th edition of the conference will bring together thousands of participants from across the blockchain, cryptocurrency, finance, and technology sectors. The 2026 edition expects more than 4,000 attendees, with over 50 sponsors and 100 speakers joining the event to share knowledge, discuss industry developments, and connect with the growing Latin American digital asset community. As Title Sponsor, Bitunix will participate in the conference through keynote sessions, networking activities, and discussions focused
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The post SPI Asks CFTC to Bring Blockchain-Friendly Reforms appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Highlights On Thursday, the Solana Policy Institute submitted comments urging the CFTC to update the outdated rules that create obstacles for blockchain-based innovations. In the filing, Solana Policy Institute urged regulators that non-custodial front-ends should not be classified as intermediaries just for allowing users to submit transactions. The response comes after the CFTC’s June 2026 request for the public to boost fintech innovations. On July 9, Solana Policy Institute submitted its response to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) request for public input on barriers to fintech innovation. In the official document, the non-profit organization mentioned the need to update old regulatory frameworks to support blockchain-based markets and non-custodial interfaces like wallets. The Solana Policy Institute mentioned in the response that “These comments focus on three
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