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“Bybit, DigiFT & UBS uMINT partner on institutional collateral access
13 October 2025 UAE
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The firms say this project marks a step towards Bybit’s goal of bridging traditional finance with the digital asset economy

Banque de France and Euroclear to tokenise short-term debt
13 October 2025 France, Belgium
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The tokenisation project intends to provide central operational and administrative efficiencies, while improving transparency and security for market participants

KKR acquires OSTTRA
13 October 2025 US
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

The terms of the deal for OSTTRA equaled total enterprise value at US$3.1 billion

XBase Virtual Asset Broker and Dealer obtains in-principle VARA Licence Approval
10 October 2025 UAE
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The In-Principal Approval is the last stage before XBase Virtual Assets Broker and Dealer Services, can initiate trading in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) awaiting full authorisation

PIVOT Management launches GIFT City Advisory
10 October 2025 India
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City City Advisory will be led by Arup Mukherjee as consulting director

Federal Reserve extends operating days of two large-value payment services
10 October 2025 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The expansion will not be implemented by the Reserve Banks before 2028 to ensure operational and industry preparedness

Laser Digital collaborates with Solidus Labs
10 October 2025 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Solidus Labs will supply Laser Digital with advanced detection capabilities that surveil trading behaviours across exchanges, OTC markets, and DeFi venues.

Waystone appoints Williams and Forbes
10 October 2025 US, Ireland
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Tom Williams has been appointed as US head of client solutions, and Daniel Forbes has transitioned to head up client solutions for EMEA from the firm’s Dublin headquarters

Arcesium launches Aquata Marketplace
10 October 2025 US
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Aquata Marketplace provides users with access to preconfigured integrations with 20 third-party partners including data and software providers, counterparties, and fund administrators

Aztec Group appoints von Oldenskiöld as Global Head of Investor Services
10 October 2025 Luxembourg
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Joining from EQT Fund Management, Maria von Oldenskiöld brings more than 20 years of experience in external audit and operational leadership

Scorpeo joins The Securities Services Advisory Group
09 October 2025 UK
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

TSSAG is a network for advisory, consulting, programme management, research, and resourcing members of the post-trade and securities services industry

CMC Markets implements tokenised share trade
09 October 2025 UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The project, delivered by CMC CapX and run by StrikeX, was used as a proof-of-concept to demonstrate how DLT can be utilised with UK client-asset rules to move securities between investors