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VersaBank USA launches pilot programme for its USDVBS
27 August 2025 UK, US
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

This US dollar version of its proprietary DDRs are developed exclusively by VersaBank and are bank-issued tokenised deposits, which are highly encrypted representations of cash deposits

Dominari Holdings establishes crypto advisory board
27 August 2025 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Initiative accentuates firm’s commitment to extending its position in the fast changing digital asset sector

Kira secures US$6.7m seed funding
26 August 2025 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Fintech infrastructure platform sets up all-in-one system that combines AI agents with stablecoins

EFG Hermes goes live on EquiLend
26 August 2025 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The firm will be going live on EquiLend’s Next Generation Trading platform and will be their first trading client based in Saudi Arabia

Bitso and BVNK announce new partnership
26 August 2025 Mexico, UK
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

The firms say this partnership will help institutions across the globe expand to new markets, especially Latin America and Europe

Ferriter joins Northern Trust
22 August 2025 Ireland
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

In her new role she will focus on boosting product strategy and execution across digital assets

State Street launches on J.P. Morgan’s digital debt platform
22 August 2025 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The corporation is the first third-party custodian to start on J.P. Morgan’s digital debt service

Assets under custody in Australia rise in first half
22 August 2025 Australia
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Latest figures from the Australian Custodian Services Association showed assets under custody reached an all-time high of AU$5.6 trillion in June

TMF appoints Ketti
21 August 2025 UK
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Ramesh Ketti, who will be based in Dubai, joins the firm as the global operations and technology director of Fund Services and Capital Markets

Ho extends Ocorian private client team
21 August 2025 Hong Kong, Singapore
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Andrew Ho brings a 20 year background in the private client sector in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Channel Islands

Lapham joins Ogier
21 August 2025 Cayman Islands
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Kristen Lapham has joined as a partner in the firm’s Regulatory and Investment Funds practice

CMB International Securities sets up crypto exchange in Hong Kong
21 August 2025 Hong Kong
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The firm says it is the first Chinese bank-affiliated securities company to receive a licence to start cryptocurrency trading