WisdomTree has appointed BNY as its core banking-as-a-service (BaaS) infrastructure provider for WisdomTree Prime, its retail platform for tokenised assets and cryptocurrency. The collaboration between the two firms cements WisdomTree as BNY’s first retail digital assets BaaS client. WisdomTree Prime is claimed to be the first app to provide access to tokenised funds to U.S.…
Category: Digital Assets
U.S. Bank wins stablecoin custody mandate
U.S. Bank has been selected to serve as the custodian for reserves backing Anchorage Digital Bank’s payment stablecoins. Anchorage Digital Bank is the only crypto-native bank in the U.S. to hold a federal charter, operating under the direct oversight of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Anchorage Digital Bank launched its stablecoin issuance…
BNPP supports innovative Spanish fund
Azvalor, the Spanish asset manager, has launched its first tokenised investment fund, within the regulatory sandbox of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). This project, developed jointly with Allfunds Blockchain and BNP Paribas acting as depositary bank and fund administrator, introduces an alternative distribution model for UCITS funds. The fund, Azvalor Blockchain FI, represents a structural innovation…
DTCC hires MD for digital assets
DTCC has hired Thomas Sullivan as managing director of DTCC Digital Assets, reporting to Nadine Chakar, managing director, global head of DTCC Digital Assets. Previously, he was head of business development for digital assets at Société Générale.
NTRS signs MoU in Brunei
Northern Trust has signed an MoU with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) to develop digital and fintech talent and strengthen academic-industry collaboration. The MoU establishes a framework for Northern Trust and UBD to work together on research and development initiatives in areas such as digital assets, the application of AI, and emerging financial market trends. These…
Cooper leaves Northern Trust
After just over two years at Northern Trust, Duncan Cooper has left to run his own business. He was chief data officer at Northern Trust, and has also worked at BNY and HSBC. He is based in the UK.
BNY wins OpenEden mandates
OpenEden, a platform for the tokenisation of real-world assets, has appointed certain affiliates of BNY as investment manager and primary custodian for the underlying assets of its flagship Tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills ($TBILL) Fund. Launched in 2023, OpenEden’s $TBILL provides investors with direct exposure to a pool of short-dated U.S. Treasury Bills and overnight reverse…
CACEIS takes stake in Kriptown
CACEIS has acquired a minority stake in Kriptown, the French fintech specialising in asset tokenisation. This investment coincides with the upcoming launch of Lise (Lightning Stock Exchange), its subsidiary, which will be the first European tokenised exchange dedicated to SMEs and mid-cap companies. Lise is developing a market infrastructure designed to simplify equity financing and…
Apex launches digital product
Apex has launched Apex Digital 3.0, a digital infrastructure that it claims will enable clients to transition into digital and on-blockchain finance by unlocking access, enhancing liquidity and driving asset growth and higher returns. Apex says it will “focus on future- proofing clients for the evolving digital asset landscape while ensuring compliance with the…regulatory landscape”.
BNY expands with Franklin Templeton
BNY has been appointed by Franklin Templeton to provide asset servicing and FX capabilities for its U.S.-listed ETF products. Franklin Templeton is expanding its long-standing relationship with BNY, which has supported the launch of three of Franklin Templeton’s digital asset ETFs, and will now be able to deliver the full scope of BNY’s ETF platform,…