Standard Chartered, OKX, and Franklin Templeton have introduced a pilot trading platform allowing institutional clients to utilize crypto and tokenized money market funds as collateral in off-exchange transactions. The platform integrates Franklin Templeton’s on-chain tokenized assets, with OKX facilitating trading workflows. The framework, operating under Dubai’s VARA regulations, emphasizes security, compliance, and capital efficiency, with Standard Chartered acting as custodian and OKX managing collateral execution. Brevan Howard Digital is an early participant, highlighting institutional demand for compliant digital asset infrastructure. The collaboration aims to accelerate adoption of tokenized instruments in institutional trading while ensuring regulatory safeguards and custodial segregation.
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OKX has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) pre-authorization license to expand its operations in the European Economic Area from its Malta hub, aiming to serve over 400 million users. The exchange plans to offer services such as spot trading and OTC transactions while localizing its platform for better accessibility. CEO Erald Ghoos emphasized the importance of Malta’s stringent regulatory standards in ensuring a secure environment for users, reflecting a broader trend of exchanges aligning with MiCA regulations.
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