ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the DeFi platform Swarm, regulated by Germany's BaFin, has launched an unpermissioned tokenized real-world asset trading platform called Open dOTC. The platform is built on Ethereum and utilizes decentralized OTC smart contracts to eliminate slippage, ensure instant settlement, and minimize credit and counterparty risk through fully collateralized trades.Swarm has launched a tokenized U.S. Treasury ETF, and the platform plans to add tokenized publicly traded stocks such as Apple and Tesla. The trading fee for Open dOTC is set at 0.25%, which is used to purchase and burn Swarm's Ethereum-based SMT tokens.

Chaincatcher news, PANews has learned from insiders that Hashkey Group will soon launch a compliant exchange named Hashkey Pro, which is expected to go live in the second quarter of this year and has obtained a license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. After its launch, Hashkey Pro will initially be open to institutions and qualified investors. The exchange has confirmed partnerships with local banks in Hong Kong and banks with a background in China, supporting USD deposits and withdrawals through direct bank transfers.Earlier today, Hashkey Group announced the launch of ecological points HSK. According to the white paper, users who register, trade, and provide liquidity on HashKey PRO early will receive ecosystem rewards. At the same time, HSK can also enjoy trading fee discounts, with Maker trading fees settled in HSK being completely waived at the lowest; waiving withdrawal fees for specific assets; early trading of newly launched assets; and access to new products and upgraded features. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Pantera Capital stated in its December investor letter that the market share of regulated, transparent, onshore, and/or audited exchanges is rapidly increasing compared to offshore exchanges. Since October, the market share of exchanges such as Coinbase, Kraken, Upbit, and Bitstamp has increased by 30 percentage points.In addition, Pantera also mentioned that it hired Ernst & Young for the first audit of its crypto entities nine years ago, and four years ago, Ernst & Young was again hired to audit Bitstamp. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, Binance announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the Japanese cryptocurrency asset trading platform service provider Sakura Exchange BitCoin (SEBC), officially entering the Japanese market and accepting regulation from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA). After the acquisition, Binance will provide compliant services in Japan through SEBC to promote the establishment of a responsible cryptocurrency development environment globally.Binance Japan General Manager Takeshi Chino stated, "In the future process of cryptocurrency asset popularization, the Japanese market will play a key role. We will actively cooperate with regulatory agencies to create a brand new trading platform for local users in a compliant manner. Binance is eager to help Japan become a leader in the cryptocurrency asset industry." (Source link)