Private equity firm Aurum Equity Partners has introduced a $1 billion fund that leverages tokenization to integrate both equity and debt instruments for data center investments across the United States, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, and Europe. The fund, supported by the XRP Ledger (XRPL), uses blockchain technology to bring new operational efficiencies, improved liquidity, and […]
A new report by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) outlines the potential benefits and emerging risks associated with tokenisation within the financial system. Tokenisation, particularly using distributed ledger technology (DLT), is gaining attention for its promise to enhance efficiency and transparency. However, the report warns of stability risks if adoption scales significantly. Tokenisation refers to […]
While tokenization could offer numerous benefits for the financial system and broader economy, costs and risks also need to be considered. New BIS report highlights four key considerations for central banks: private sector initiatives; trade-offs between different types of settlement assets; sound regulation, supervision and oversight for tokenization; and the impact on monetary policy implementation. […]
