In a landmark development for the European Union’s financial sector, Slovenia has issued the first sovereign digital bond in the region. This bond issuance, valued at 30 million euros, represents a significant step towards the digitization of financial instruments within the EU. The digital bond, which carries a 3.65% coupon rate and is set to […]
Franklin Templeton, a global investment management organization, and SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial conglomerate, announce the formation of a joint venture (JV) in Japan. This strategic partnership aims to advance digital asset management and broaden investment opportunities for Japanese investors. Harnessing Combined Expertise The proposed JV will leverage Franklin Templeton’s comprehensive suite of investment products, […]
Italy’s state-owned development bank, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA (CDP), and Intesa Sanpaolo, the country’s largest lender, have successfully completed a pioneering digital bond issuance using blockchain technology. This marks the first transaction under Italy’s new digital asset regulations. A Landmark Transaction As reported by Krisztian Sandor from CoinDesk, the 25 million euro ($27.22 million) […]
