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According to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, it co-hosted a seminar with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on November 11, attended by over 200 industry professionals. The seminar topics included the opportunities brought by tokenization for secondary market trading and corporate treasury management, financial infrastructure optimization measures supporting payment and liquidity management, the role of virtual asset trading platforms in facilitating tokenized fund trading and providing liquidity, as well as cases promoting the broader application of tokenized currencies and tokenized investment products.The Executive Director of the Investment Products Division of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Wu Jiali, stated that the development of tokenization in Hong Kong is moving from the experimental stage to commercial application, with the next phase focusing on integrating tokenized investment products, digital currencies, and financial infrastructure to drive practical applications. The Assistant Chief Executive (Financial Infrastructure) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Zhou Wenzheng, stated that the Monetary Authority will continue to work closely with the Securities and Futures Commission to promote responsible innovation in the field of tokenization.

According to The Block, OKX and the New York Stock Exchange's parent company Intercontinental Exchange's joint venture OKXICE plan to launch a tokenized securities trading platform on November 23, applicable to the five-year innovation exemption from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The two companies stated that they have currently confirmed 70 assets from issuers such as Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood, as well as 59 exchange-traded funds. U.S. customers who complete the account opening process and hold a CeDeFi wallet can use the platform.The report noted that as of the documents dated November 5, 67 companies have chosen not to allow their stocks to be traded in a tokenized manner on the platform, including Meta, Tesla, and Netflix.

This week, the New York Stock Exchange chose Avalanche to provide infrastructure for its upcoming tokenized securities platform. On Monday, Ava Labs announced that Avalanche will serve as the "core ledger technology" for the tokenized securities platform being developed by the NYSE's parent company, Intercontinental Exchange. The product is designed to support 24/7 trading, clearing, and settlement of tokenized securities, pending regulatory approval.Market maker GSR research analyst Carlos Guzman stated that this is a "significant victory for the project," as the NYSE's choice of its technology for settlement greatly enhances institutional credibility and validates the value that blockchain technology brings to traditional financial infrastructure through instant settlement and programmability. Luther Maday, North America head of crypto payment company Mercuryo, mentioned that this decision was made after approximately a year of testing on Avalanche, indicating that the network has passed tests for performance, reliability, and control.Experts also remind that providing infrastructure does not necessarily mean the long-term value of the AVAX token will rise. Guzman pointed out that while the NYSE will use Avalanche infrastructure for clearing and settlement, actual transactions will still occur off-chain, with related activities running on dedicated infrastructure rather than the public C-Chain that carries most of the network's activities. Misha Putiatin, founder of Symbiotic, stated that the main challenge for Avalanche is whether it can achieve "value capture" that is difficult for other blockchains. According to Decrypt data, AVAX rose 3.6% in the past 24 hours to $8.64.

Formation Securities plans to launch a Solana stock tokenization trading platform in early 2027.

According to Cointelegraph, the European Central Bank, the European Commission, and the European Securities and Markets Authority are jointly soliciting nominations for a working group led by the industry, which will establish unified standards for the holding and settlement of tokenized securities.Eligible applicants include EU industry associations, global institutions, private enterprises, and fintech companies, which can apply to join the European Tokenized Standards Group (ETSG) by November 27. The relevant work will commence in January 2027, with the aforementioned three EU institutions participating as observers.The working group will develop technical and market standards to assist businesses in holding and settling tokenized securities across different Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) platforms, ensuring that these platforms can be compatible with existing financial systems.According to its scope of responsibilities, the working group plans to produce the first set of standards by early 2028. These standards will support Appia, which is the blueprint for the European tokenized financial market developed by the euro system.The three institutions warned that market fragmentation could limit the benefits brought by tokenization, and the working group may propose recommendations on how EU regulators can encourage businesses to adopt its standards. In September of this year, the euro system launched the Pontes system, allowing financial institutions to settle wholesale transactions of tokenized assets in central bank money.

According to The Block, Formation Securities has notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its plan to operate a tokenized securities trading platform on Solana, aiming to launch trading in early 2027.The company plans to conduct compliant secondary trading of tokenized stocks conditionally through a licensed automated market maker liquidity pool within a compliant trading venue, based on the SEC's innovative exemption mechanism. The first products are planned to include tokenized stocks of Exodus Movement, Forward Industries, and Galaxy Digital.Formation stated that these tokenized stocks will retain the same voting rights and dividend rights as other shareholders, allowing investors to trade with stablecoins and other qualified assets around the clock, with atomic settlement completed on-chain.

BIT Securities announced the launch of a dollar-cost averaging feature for U.S. stocks starting today, covering all stocks and ETFs in the U.S. market. Users only need to set the investment amount (starting from a minimum of US$10) and the period (daily, weekly, or monthly), and the system will automatically buy according to the plan without the need to place manual orders each time. Users can activate the plan with one click when viewing individual stock details or the "Assets" page, and can adjust, pause, or terminate it at any time; additionally, the dollar-cost averaging plan can also choose to use margin funds for purchases.Compared to a one-time investment, dollar-cost averaging spreads the investment over different time points, helping to average out the holding costs and reduce timing pressure.Currently, BIT Securities supports trading in U.S. and Hong Kong stocks, and covers various investment methods including U.S. stock options, margin trading, and stock dollar-cost averaging. Elio Cui, the head of BIT Securities, stated: "We always hope that users with different investment styles can find suitable tools at BIT. The essence of dollar-cost averaging is long-term investment, which aligns with the group's long-termism philosophy. We hope to accompany users in combating volatility with discipline and growing together with quality assets."BIT Securities is also launching new user benefits: new account holders can enjoy commission-free trading for U.S. stocks, a US$100 platform fee rebate card, and a real-time market data card, with tasks completed earning rewards worth up to US$320; a transfer incentive campaign is also ongoing, with rewards worth up to US$300. Details of the activities are subject to BIT's official announcements.Risk Warning: Dollar-cost averaging does not guarantee profits and is not necessarily superior to other investment methods. Investors should formulate investment plans based on their own financial situation and risk tolerance.

According to the official account of the Linyi City Media Center, the Linyi authorities have issued a risk warning, exposing two major illegal financial scams: "Global Securities Exchange" and "Savings Project" APP.Among them, the "Global Securities Exchange" project promotes high returns, enticing the public to invest in and purchase virtual currencies. Participants are advised to withdraw as soon as possible to prevent losses. The notice issued by the People's Bank of China and other departments regarding further prevention and handling of risks related to virtual currencies clearly states that virtual currencies do not have the same legal status as legal tender.

On November 6, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission released a consultation summary, proposing to further restrict unregulated entities from using names that may mislead the public into believing they are regulated, and plans to extend these restrictions to the virtual asset sector.According to the proposed amendments, Hong Kong will introduce similar restrictions under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, focusing on virtual asset trading platforms, as well as virtual assets that are unrelated to securities or futures contracts but can be traded or settled through virtual asset trading platforms. Unauthorized entities will be subject to restrictions on the use of relevant titles to prevent the public from mistakenly viewing them as regulated entities. The related proposals have received broad support from the market.The Securities and Futures Commission stated that it will further finalize the draft amendments to the Securities and Futures Ordinance and the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, and submit them to the Legislative Council for review and approval.

According to the "Regulations for the Operations of Non-Security Virtual Assets in Nigeria" published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on November 5, 2026, the CBN will regulate non-security virtual assets and stablecoins used for payment, settlement, and exchange purposes, while securities will still fall under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Foreign currency-pegged stablecoins (Class 2) must be issued by locally licensed entities in Nigeria, with a minimum paid-up capital of 15 billion Naira (approximately 11.16 million USD); the minimum for Naira-pegged Class 1 issuers is 10 billion Naira; entities providing other non-security virtual asset services must have at least 1 billion Naira in capital, and those already holding an SEC license cannot double count towards CBN capital requirements.P2P business facilitated by platforms must obtain special approval from the CBN, and before releasing or crediting regulated tokens, the names on the Naira payment accounts must be verified to match the Bank Verification Number (BVN). Categories such as algorithmic stablecoins are prohibited, and the boundaries of responsibilities between CBN and SEC are defined.

According to Jinshi News, the analyst team led by Cindy Park at Nomura Securities stated that the South Korean KOSPI index currently appears to be in an oversold state. In a research report, the analysts pointed out that global stock markets have been dragged down by rising interest rates, high oil prices, and other risk factors, with the decline in the South Korean stock market exceeding that of other major global markets.Since August, the index has fallen by 18% and is currently hovering around 5400 points. Nomura Securities has set the target range for the South Korean KOSPI index over the next three months at 7500 to 8000 points to reflect macroeconomic and artificial intelligence-related risks, while maintaining the long-term target at 10000 points. The analysts also indicated that investments in artificial intelligence, the expansion of corporate buybacks, and market reform measures aimed at enhancing corporate value could all serve as catalysts for driving the South Korean stock market upward.

Bank of America Securities pointed out that if crude oil and refined oil prices rise further in the next three to six months, it may lead to a significant increase in interest rates. The U.S. two-year nominal interest rate swap has risen by 113 basis points year-to-date and has cumulatively increased by 196 basis points on days when oil prices rose. Bank of America believes that rising energy inflation may reduce the constraints on the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes.

According to official news, the tokenized securities financing infrastructure Lombard Systems (formerly SemiLiquid) has completed a $4 million seed round financing, led by Ethereal Ventures, with participation from ALPS Capital, First Commit, Veris Ventures, and ATKA.Lombard Systems provides financing infrastructure for tokenized securities and maintains the "Delivery versus Lock" (DvL) standard. This standard allows banks, brokers, and transfer agents to accept tokenized and digital assets as collateral without moving the assets out of their original securities accounts, with the assets still locked in the owner's name. Lenders obtain enforceable secured interests evidenced by cryptographic signature credit certificates.

The Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Chen Haolian, stated that international virtual asset trading platforms can apply for licenses from the Securities and Futures Commission as long as they meet the relevant statutory requirements and regulatory requirements of the Securities and Futures Commission. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the Invest Hong Kong have also been in contact with these international platforms to introduce Hong Kong's regulatory requirements and market opportunities.Chen Haolian also mentioned that the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission will submit a bill to the Legislative Council by the end of this year to amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance.

Sony Bank announced that its external contractor for digital securities, Securitize Japan, experienced unauthorized access to its systems, resulting in a leak of customer information. This includes the names, addresses, birth dates, and account numbers of 4 customers, as well as the names of an additional 617 customers.Sony Bank stated that no improper transactions have been identified as a result of this incident, and there is no evidence that the leaked information has been made public or disseminated online. This matter only involves digital securities services, and related transactions have been suspended, with further notifications to be provided upon resumption.Securitize Japan detected system anomalies on October 29 and confirmed the unauthorized external access on the same day, subsequently notifying Sony Bank. An investigation of the logs confirmed the leak of customer information. Sony Bank will contact the affected customers individually.

According to the Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily, on November 4, 2026, the IPO guidance public announcement system on the official website of the China Securities Regulatory Commission showed that the Hong Kong-listed company Xizhi Technology (1879.HK, Shanghai Xizhi Technology Co., Ltd.) submitted an A-share IPO guidance filing to the Shanghai Securities Regulatory Bureau, with Guotai Junan as the guiding securities firm.Xizhi Technology was established in February 2018, with its registered location in Zhangjiang, Shanghai. Its main business is the research and development, and sales of optical interconnection and optical computing products. In 2025, the company achieved an operating income of 106 million yuan, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of -1.342 billion yuan. As of the close of the Hong Kong stock market on November 3, the company's total market value was approximately 14.7 billion Hong Kong dollars.

According to reports from People's Financial News, Bao Chengchao, the chief strategist of the research department at CITIC Securities, pointed out in his latest insights that, compared to the global market, the valuation of domestic large-cap blue-chip stocks is at a relatively low level. The A-shares market is the only one among the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and A-shares where the AI relative to non-AI valuation premium is still higher than the historical mean. As of October 22, 2026, the PE ratio of A-shares for AI/non-AI is 4.4 times, which is at the 82nd percentile since 2016, while the same indicator for the U.S., Japan, and South Korea has fallen to the 1%, 17%, and 24% percentiles, respectively.The AI premium in overseas markets has largely been absorbed by the rise in non-AI valuations. The PE ratios for non-AI non-financial leaders in the U.S. and Japan are 33.5 times and 23.0 times, respectively, which are at the 98% and 95% percentiles in history. The overall PE ratio for A-shares related to domestic demand and manufacturing non-AI blue-chip stocks is only 15.6 times, which is at the 21% percentile in history. Bao Chengchao believes that this misalignment indicates that the large-cap blue-chip stocks related to domestic demand and manufacturing in A-shares have relatively ample room for valuation recovery.Bao Chengchao also stated that the realization of this space requires coordination with macro conditions. On the overseas front, if the AI spending cycle gradually approaches a downward turning point, long-term U.S. Treasury rates may also decline, leading to marginal improvements in the demand and valuation environment for global non-AI sectors. Domestically, the clear alignment of fiscal and monetary policies places a focus on expanding domestic demand, with increasing signals of marginal improvement in core indicators of domestic demand. If the decline in overseas interest rates and the recovery of the domestic economy create a phase resonance, the profit expectations and valuation constraints of large-cap blue-chip stocks in A-shares are expected to recover simultaneously.

The Executive Director of the Investment Products Division of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Wu Jiali, delivered a speech titled "Tokenization: Expanding the Tokenized Landscape of Hong Kong's Capital Market" at Hong Kong FinTech Week, in which she pointed out the upcoming launch of the "Innovation Pathway." This initiative aims to combine tokenized funds with digital currencies to enhance liquidity and financial management efficiency.Wu Jiali revealed that the first batch of tokenized money market funds will be traded in the secondary market on licensed trading platforms, and a tokenized gold ETF may become the next pilot project. Currently, Hong Kong has 17 approved tokenized retail products, covering money market funds, gold products, and ETFs, with a total asset management scale of 1.3 billion USD. In the medium to long term, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission will also promote tokenized assets as collateral, expand the on-chain presence of assets such as stocks and bonds, and explore the application of smart contracts in automating investment decisions and trading processes.

The People's Bank of China, the Financial Regulatory Administration, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission held a seminar to support two tools for the capital market.The meeting proposed that to maintain the stability of the capital market and enhance market resilience and confidence, the People's Bank of China, the Financial Regulatory Administration, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission will continue to strengthen policy support, further optimize policy elements and implementation details, and encourage financial institutions to effectively utilize policy tools.Timely conduct swap facilitation operations among securities, fund, and insurance companies, further increase the number of participating institutions, appropriately lower swap rates, and optimize pledge and operational models.The stock repurchase and increase in re-lending policy will shift from a phased arrangement to a long-term institutional arrangement, with the re-lending rate reduced from 1.25% to 1%; financial institutions will adhere to the principle of market-based pricing, reasonably add points based on the re-lending rate, and increase loan disbursement.