Securities

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Vietnam's Securities Regulator Warns Industry to Avoid Crypto Activities
Vietnam's securities regulator has warned industry companies and funds in the country to avoid activities related to cryptocurrencies.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Coinbase Takes a Preliminary Step to List Security Tokens
The exchange says it has got the go-ahead to acquire three regulated firms, the first step in a plan to offer tokens deemed as securities in the U.S.
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INDEX
Thailand Is Planning a 'Bond Coin' for Faster Securities Settlement
A self-regulatory organization in Thailand is planning to create a custom token aimed to speed up corporate bond settlement in the country.
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Bangkok
Thai Securities Firms to Team Up for Crypto Exchange Launch
With a new cryptocurrency law taking effect soon, a group of traditional securities firms in Thailand plans to jointly launch an exchange.
Bangkok

cusip
Registered Broker Templum Plans Security Identifiers for Tokenized Assets
Regulated token trader Templum Markets is partnering with CUSIP Global Services (CGS) to bring securities identification numbers to tokenized assets.
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US Judge Says Boxer-Backed ICO Token Is a Security
A Florida district court has published an analysis explaining how Centra Tech's CTR token is a security. 
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NYC
Crypto Startup Uphold Moves to Become Licensed U.S. Broker-Dealer
Digital money platform Uphold is looking to become a Finra-registered broker-dealer following a new acquisition, the company says.
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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer
US Congressman: SEC's Stance on Ether Is 'Encouraging'
Republican Congressman Tom Emmer has praised the SEC for its recent comment indicating that ether is not a security.
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer

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Nasdaq Blockchain Trial Resolves Margin Calls 'in Minutes'
A group of industry stakeholders is trialing a blockchain system designed to more efficiently cover margin calls in securities trading.
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JD.com's Finance Arm to Issue Asset-Backed Securities on a Blockchain
JD Finance, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, has announced a pilot issuance of asset-backed securities over a blockchain.
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