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The Moscow Exchange plans to launch a digital custody platform, which will support cryptocurrency asset services as early as the end of this year

According to RBC, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) in Russia is preparing to launch a digital custody platform for cryptocurrency trading (digital custodian). Sources say that the project is currently still in the development stage and is expected to go live as early as the end of 2026 to early 2027.It is reported that this digital custody platform will not be built on the Moscow Exchange itself or the National Settlement Depository (NSD) under it, but will operate as a completely new independent structure. As Russia's regulatory framework for digital currencies is expected to partially take effect from September 1, the market still lacks a clear plan for the custody and registration mechanisms of crypto assets. Various technical models are currently being discussed within the industry.One proposal is to establish multiple liquidity centers for crypto assets, where brokers can access the Moscow Exchange's digital custody platform or conduct related business through their own digital custody systems. Another proposal may involve trading platforms handling trade matching, while the storage and registration of crypto assets are completed by banks or digital custodians under brokers.Previously, several large banks in Russia, including Sberbank, VTB Bank, T-Bank, and Alfa-Bank, have expressed plans to launch digital custody services. With the Moscow Exchange entering this field, competition among traditional financial institutions is expected to intensify and may further enhance crypto asset services.

Former CFTC Commissioner: The Wall Street Journal's editorial on August 4 fundamentally misinterprets the Clarity Act

According to CoinDesk, Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association and former commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), published an article responding to the Wall Street Journal's editorial on August 4, accusing it of a fundamental misreading of the Clarity Act.Mersinger stated that the bill explicitly prohibits stablecoin rewards that are equivalent to bank deposit interest but allows for rewards similar to credit card points and user behavior-based incentive mechanisms. From the perspective of DeFi regulation, Section 10301 of the bill requires the SEC to establish regulatory rules for protocols that are "nominally decentralized and substantially controllable," which does not equate to regulatory exemption; Section 10201 includes digital commodity brokers under all reporting obligations of the Bank Secrecy Act and allocates $3 billion for state-level enforcement, contrary to the Wall Street Journal's accusations of insufficient regulation of illegal finance.Addressing concerns about the "shadow market" for tokenized securities, Mersinger emphasized that Section 10505 of the bill clearly states that securities remain subject to SEC oversight even after settlement on the blockchain. She believes that the Wall Street Journal is essentially defending the monopoly position of traditional financial institutions, which conflicts with the free market principles that the paper has consistently advocated.

The UK and the US expand cooperation on digital asset regulation, planning to establish comparable standards for stablecoins

The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a joint statement outlining the discussions from the U.S.-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group meeting held on July 8 in London. The regulatory agencies from both sides expanded their collaboration in areas such as digital assets, stablecoins, payment modernization, AI, financial stability, capital markets, and cross-border financial cooperation. Participants included the finance departments of both countries, the Bank of England, the Federal Reserve, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, and several U.S. financial regulatory agencies.The U.S. side introduced the implementation progress of the stablecoin GENIUS Act and the market structure for digital assets, while the UK side presented the digital strategy for wholesale financial markets. Both sides support comparable regulatory standards for stablecoins, including cross-border use, comparable treatment of similar risks, and that stablecoins used as currency should be backed by high-quality liquid assets at least on a one-to-one basis. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has proposed implementation standards for the GENIUS Act, covering reserves, redemption, capital, liquidity, risk management, custody, and safekeeping.The Bank of England has released a draft rule for stablecoins that could achieve systemic scale in the UK economy, including a temporary issuance cap of £40 billion for each systemic stablecoin, unrestricted use by individuals and businesses, and reserve requirements. The Financial Regulatory Working Group is expected to hold another meeting in early 2027.
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