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Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to List Security Tokens

The Jamaica Stock Exchange is planning to list security tokens as past of an extended live pilot.

Jamaica has issued its first CBDC.

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange CEO Casts Doubt on Crypto Miner IPO Filings

The CEO of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has seemingly questioned the IPO viability of crypto mining companies in new comments.

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OKCoin Founder Buys Hong Kong-Listed Firm in $60 Million Deal

The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin has taken a step towards a reverse IPO with a $60 million acquisition in Hong Kong.

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Nasdaq Leads $20 Million Funding Round for Blockchain Startup Symbiont

Enterprise blockchain startup Symbiont has closed a $20 million Series-B funding round led by Nasdaq Ventures.

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What We Learned in 100 Crypto Talks With Institutional Investors

Endowments, family offices, pensions and other institutions are enthusiastic about crypto assets despite an overall pullback in valuations.

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R3's Former Chief Sales Officer Joins Blockchain Startup AlphaPoint

Scott Grayson, former chief sales officer at R3, has joined blockchain services provider AlphaPoint as SVP for institutional sales.

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Coinbase Adds Cross-Border Wire Transfers for Whales in Europe and Asia

Coinbase has launched cross-border wire transfers and expanded custody services for institutional customers in Asia, the U.K. and Europe.

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Thai Stock Exchange Plans to Launch a Token Trading Platform

The Stock Exchange of Thailand is looking to capitalize on investor interest in cryptos by offering a new digital assets exchange.

Thai stock exchange image via Shutterstock

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OKCoin Founder Star Xu Seeks to Acquire Public Firm for $60 Million

OKCoin founder Star Xu may be seeking a possible backdoor IPO by buying a majority stake in a Hong Kong-listed company.

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Wyoming Blockchain Bill Proposes Issuance of Tokenized Stock Certificates

Lawmakers from the U.S. state of Wyoming have introduced legislation proposing the issuance of tokenized stock certificates using blockchain tech.

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