Great insights from my colleagues at SIX on the complexities of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Since HMRC’s recent publication on CARF implementation, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in traction from UK-based firms, and it’s clear that preparing ahead of the January 2026 go-live date. That’s why SIX is already working with early adopters of our CARF data service to help them: 🔹 Determine their exposure to CARF-relevant assets 🔹 Obtain the necessary reference data for reporting 🔹 Screen investment universes for CARF-relevant assets As highlighted in this discussion, accuracy, completeness, and technical considerations will make or break compliance efforts under CARF. Proud to see SIX driving progress and supporting CASPs through smarter data. Feel free to get in touch for sample files or a discussion around this topic! #CryptoCompliance #CARF #MakingADifferenceWithData #RegTech

Standardizing Token Facts for U.S. Listings: Open Schemas + Attestations As discussed at the SEC Crypto Task Force roundtable in Boston, we’re interested in pursuing a simple foundation for cleaner listings and stronger trust: an open, machine-readable token-facts schema, signed by issuers and independently attested. What it enables: • One canonical set of fields (identity, supply, vesting, governance, safety) • Signed claims from issuers, auditors, custodians, and venues • Onchain anchoring, versioning, and revocation for a living disclosure record • “Fact packs” exchanges and regulators can verify automatically Built for the realities of digital assets. If you issue, list, safeguard, or supervise assets, we’d love to collaborate! (Participation ≠ endorsement.) #DigitalAssets #MarketIntegrity #Tokenization #RegTech #OceanStream https://lnkd.in/eW6CkYHZ

🚨 A new Forbes article just dropped, unpacking why tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like real estate still don’t operate as seamlessly as their traditional counterparts. It highlights critical hurdles slowing adoption: 🔹 Trusted timestamps - Without synchronized time infrastructure, disputes over transaction order and deadlines pose major operational and regulatory risks. 🔹 Event synchronization - Tokenization needs more than bridges. We need a unified “golden record” to align on-chain and off-chain legally significant events. 🔹 Legal enforceability - Too often, tokens are issued before the legal foundation is ready, leaving investors with promises instead of enforceable rights. 🔹 Privacy gaps - Transparency on public blockchains must be balanced with selective disclosure to satisfy AML and data privacy regulations. 👉 Tokenizing real estate is only half the battle-the real challenge lies in building the synchronization, compliance, and infrastructure to make it truly work. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/era94J6h What’s your take on solving these challenges? #Tokenization #RealEstate #Blockchain #DeFi

A fascinating Forbes article just dropped, diving into why tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), like real estate, still don’t function like their traditional counterparts. It highlights key challenges holding back adoption: - Lack of trusted timestamps: Without synchronized time infrastructure, disputes over transaction order or deadlines create operational and regulatory risks. - Event synchronization: Tokenization needs more than bridges—it requires a unified "golden record" for legally significant events across on-chain and off-chain systems. - Legal enforceability: Many projects issue tokens before completing legal processes, leaving investors with promises rather than enforceable rights. - Privacy gaps: Public blockchains’ transparency clashes with regulatory needs, requiring selective disclosure solutions to balance AML and data privacy rules. These hurdles show that tokenizing real estate is only half the battle—building robust infrastructure for synchronization and compliance is the real challenge. Check out the full article for a deeper dive: https://lnkd.in/era94J6h. What are your thoughts on solving these issues? #Tokenization #RealEstate #Blockchain #DeFi

Is the SEC finally bringing clarity to crypto? In Part IV of our series, CXG examines how the Ripple case changed the SEC’s approach: Courts ruled XRP’s programmatic sales weren’t securities - only institutional sales were. Ripple’s recent settlement, plus Commissioner Peirce’s proposal for a four-category crypto taxonomy, could signal the end of “Schrödinger’s security” and a new era of regulatory clarity for digital assets.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g6iqncwa   #ComplianceExchangeGroup #CryptoRegulation #BrokerDealer #Compliance #SEC #DigitalAssets #CryptoNews #Fintech #RegTech #Ripple #XRP #SecuritiesLaw #FinancialServices #FINRA

Post-quantum CEXs aren’t science fiction, they’re the new trust standard. Investors want stability. Regulators want traceability. Users just want an experience that doesn’t feel like surgery. While the market keeps debating narratives and price action, the next paradigm shift is already unfolding quietly: how to bulletproof an exchange for the world that’s already here? Not vague promises, but 4 very concrete pillars: 1. Post-quantum digital signatures: Resistant to the attacks that will look trivial tomorrow. 2. Extended hash functions: Integrity without shortcuts, deeper math, smaller attack surface. 3. True randomness: Keys generated with quantum entropy, not “good luck.” 4. Modular architecture: The opposite of a castle, replace a piece without tearing down the cathedral. What’s the point if the user only wants to buy and sell? To trust. So that a bank can say “we’re in” without vertigo. So that a regulator sees living controls, not black boxes. So that a family office measures risk with 21st-century tools, not faith. Now, the part almost no one talks about: ✔️ Frictionless compliance. KYC/AML that doesn’t make you feel guilty for existing. ✔️ Economic stability. Tokens backed by diversified reserves — fiat, stablecoins, ETFs, and tokenized commodities — designed to survive inflation, not worsen it. ✔️ Healthy engagement. Gamification with purpose — progress, skills, and scarce assets with a lifecycle — not neon lights that hack dopamine. The real question isn’t “when will the market rise?” It’s “who’s building the infrastructure that serious actors would actually sign?” Because when trust becomes a technical standard, not a slogan, capital stops visiting and decides to stay. I’ll stop here on purpose. There are more pieces moving… but that’s another story. Do you see real barriers for CEXs to adopt a post-quantum and frictionless-compliance framework across LatAm and Africa? I’d love to hear them. #CryptoSecurity #PostQuantum #CEX #Fintech #Compliance

Regulation Softens, But Risk Doesn’t Disappear: The New SEC Era for Digital Assets We’re seeing a clear shift in how the SEC is approaching crypto and digital asset regulation. Under new leadership, there’s more talk of clarity, predictability, and context rather than blanket enforcement. For example: - SEC Chair Paul Atkins has pledged to notify businesses of technical violations before taking enforcement action, aiming to reduce surprise penalties and improve fairness. - Through Project Crypto, the SEC is committing to revising rules so that not all tokens are automatically treated as securities. The focus is on use cases, trading behaviors, custody, and distribution practices. - Lawsuits are being dropped (e.g., vs Binance), signaling selective shifts in enforcement priorities. What This Means for Product Leaders: ✔ Regulatory Tailwinds, But Still Rules of the Road The softer posture doesn’t mean the rules go away. Product leaders still need to design with compliance in mind. Token classification, custody, disclosures, and user protections will become standard expectations, not optional clauses. ✔ Opportunity for Innovation & Product Differentiation More predictable regulation creates space for experimentation. If your product is built around compliance, transparency, and trust (e.g., audit logs, model explainability, user consent), you will win trust with partners and customers. ✔ Risk Management Must Stay Proactive Even with softened enforcement, the stakes are high. Misclassifying a token, ignoring custody risks, or failing to be transparent can still lead to legal and reputational harm. Bottom Line: The SEC shift is a signal to lean into compliance as a product strategy advantage - not to neglect it. The companies that thrive will be those that treat regulation as part of their roadmap, not an afterthought. Question for you: Is your product roadmap already reflecting these shifts in enforcement tone, or is it still in “wait and see” mode? #Fintech #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #ProductManagement #Regulation #ComplianceByDesign #CryptoRegulation #Innovation #RiskMgmt

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 Institutional investment flows into crypto are growing—and with them, the need for provable accountability. Existing tools for compliance and oversight weren’t built for crypto. They rely on broad data collection, exposing sensitive information and creating unnecessary risks. That’s why the Lagrange team recently proposed a Financial Surveillance and Privacy Sandbox to the SEC Crypto Task Force. Why? Because the stakes are rising. With zero-knowledge cryptography, we can achieve both accountability and privacy in financial markets. Every trade or transaction can be verified without compromising investor privacy. This means: → Stronger compliance → Reduced operational burdens → Foundation for regulatory clarity Crypto’s next chapter will be more than just market growth. It will ensure that Wall Street’s crypto products are accountable, verifiable, private, and scalable. https://lnkd.in/g2GfimTi

Stablecoins, digital tokens designed to maintain a stable value, now have a federal regulatory framework thanks to the GENIUS Act, signed into law this summer. In this insightful article from The Statement, BOK Financial’s Clint Dishman breaks down: - What stablecoins are and how they differ from other cryptocurrencies - Why regulation matters for consumer protection and financial stability - How the GENIUS Act introduces transparency, reserve requirements, and compliance standards - What this means for banks, fintechs, and the future of digital payments Whether you're in financial services or just curious about the evolving crypto landscape, this guide offers a clear look at how regulation is shaping innovation #Stablecoins #GENIUSAct #DigitalAssets #CryptoRegulation #BOKFinancial #Fintech #PaymentsInnovation

🚀 Where Regulation Meets Innovation The worlds of TradFi and DeFi are coming closer together, and at Provenance, we’re proud to be part of that shift. Our latest article explores how our partnership with ChainComply is helping bridge the gap between traditional and decentralised finance through smarter, tech-driven compliance. Read how this collaboration is powering the next generation of compliance solutions 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edc53nPd #FinTech #CryptoCompliance #RegTech #Innovation #Partnership #DigitalAssets #ProvenanceCompliance