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Paxos Plans to File for a Clearing Agency License
CEO Charles Cascarilla said the crypto firm, which already settles equities trades, hopes to apply for a clearing firm license soon.
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The Role of the DTCC Under Fire in the GameStop Stock Controversy
The Role of the DTCC Under Fire in the GameStop Stock Controversy
What problems is the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) solving and do we need it in the market today? Former SEC chairman Harvey Pitt and former Commodity Excha...
The Role of the DTCC Under Fire in the GameStop Stock Controversy

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What Really Happened When Robinhood Suspended GameStop Trading
The byzantine world of the public U.S. securities market killed the GameStop pump (sort of).
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Ion is a proof-of-concept still waiting to  prove its core concept: that DLT can function at scale. (Jennifer Peve image from CoinDesk archives)
DTCC Considers DLT Use in Securities Trading With 2 New Studies
DTCC, the plumber to capital markets’ quadrillion-dollar pipes, is wondering if DLT can boost securities processing
Ion is a proof-of-concept still waiting to  prove its core concept: that DLT can function at scale. (Jennifer Peve image from CoinDesk archives)

DTCC Fintech Symposium 2017. Credit: CoinDesk/Michael del Castillo
DTCC Calls on Banks and Regulators to Help Address Blockchain Security Issues
A comprehensive framework shared by all participants will negate any risks associated with blockchain, the derivatives repository giant says.
DTCC Fintech Symposium 2017. Credit: CoinDesk/Michael del Castillo

Former CFTC acting Chairman and LedgerX board member Mark Wetjen will build out Miami International Holdings' digital asset strategy, including crypto futures for the Miami International Asset Exchange. (Image via CFTC)
LedgerX Board Member and Former CFTC Chair Named CEO of Miami Futures Exchange
Former acting CFTC Chairman and LedgerX board member Mark Wetjen is the new CEO at Miami International Futures Exchange, where he will build out its crypto asset and derivativ...
Former CFTC acting Chairman and LedgerX board member Mark Wetjen will build out Miami International Holdings' digital asset strategy, including crypto futures for the Miami International Asset Exchange. (Image via CFTC)

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LedgerX Places Founders on Administrative Leave After Tussle With CFTC
LedgerX CEO and COO Paul and Juthica Chou have been "placed on administrative leave" by the company, with DTCC vice chairman Larry Thompson filling in.
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DTCC Pushes Back Blockchain Project to Avoid Brexit Complications
The DTCC has pushed back the release of its blockchain-based post-trade system for derivatives by several months, in part because of Brexit. 
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DTCC Fintech Symposium 2017. Credit: CoinDesk/Michael del Castillo
DTCC: Security Tokens Should Be Made to Meet Existing Regulatory Rules
The DTCC has laid out guidelines for the post-trade processing of tokenized securities, aimed at market participants and regulators.
DTCC Fintech Symposium 2017. Credit: CoinDesk/Michael del Castillo

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A Group of 30 Global Central Securities Depositories Is Exploring Crypto Custody
A group of central securities depositories (CSDs) is seriously looking at how they might custody digital assets.
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