smart contracts

smart contracts

Abstract data network as a metaphor for staking

What is staking and how does it impact financial institutions?

What is staking? What are the different forms of staking? What are the regulatory requirements for staking activities?

In this article, we explain different forms of staking, with a focus on delegated staking and how it works. We discuss the regulatory aspects of MiCAR and DAC 8, explain the implications and make recommendations for financial institutions.

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crypto coins as metaphor for the placement of crypto assets

Placement of crypto assets

This article is part 3 of the BankingHub topic glossary โ€œA brief guide to digital asset servicesโ€. The glossary entries on digital assets explain how digital asset services work and how they are regulated.

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Isometric digital signature concept as metaphor for smart contracts

Smart Contracts

Smart contracts are contracts implemented using DLT systems that automatically execute transactions when certain triggers occur, enabling digital transaction processing.

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Abstract space concept image as metaphor for electronic securities and the choice of register solution

Electronic securities and the choice of register solution

How is the market for electronic securities and technical solutions developing? Is scalability the main differentiator? In cooperation with tokenforge, we take a look at the current development of the market for electronic securities and technical solutions for maintaining a crypto securities register.

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Elena Sankova from software provider Finastra

Paperless, secure and transparent: the future of international trade

The implementation of the โ€œModel Law on Electronic Transferable Recordsโ€, comes with the expectation of an increasing digitalization of international trade and thus trade finance. With Elena Sankova from software provider Finastra we discussed how this process can be accelerated and how banks can position themselves in this area.

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