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The game-changing test between Mastercard and Standard Chartered
Thu May 16, 2024 ▪ 4 min read ▪ by Evans S.
Cryptocurrency and asset tokenization are becoming more and more central. Recently, a crucial milestone was reached with the successful completion of the first live test of Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN), carried out in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK). This trial, carried out in the regulated environment of the Fintech Supervisory Sandbox of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), opens new perspectives on the future of financial transactions and digital asset management.
A future already here
Tokenization, which involves converting real-world assets into digital tokens, is at the heart of this crypto initiative. This process allows for increased flexibility and security during financial exchanges.
In this case, the test focused on the tokenization of carbon credits, an asset not only financial but also environmental, demonstrating the capacity of crypto to serve global causes.
A remarkable technological aspect of this project is the atomic exchange. This was achieved between a symbolic deposit and a carbon credit. This technique ensures that token exchange occurs simultaneously and irreversibly, providing increased transparency and efficiency and eliminating counterparty risk.
The implications of such developments are profound. As Mary Huen, CEO of Standard Chartered Hong Kong, said, tokenization and the use of tokenized digital currencies “are an integral part of the future of the financial sector.”
This development could reshape banking operations, making them more agile, more secure and adapted to the demands of the global digital market.
Mastercard and SCBHK: pioneers of crypto?
With the launch of MTN on its private blockchain, Mastercard is not only following the trend of financial digitalization; the company shapes it. The MTN is designed to facilitate real-time transactions between different blockchains, demonstrating Mastercard’s commitment to creating an integrated and open financial ecosystem.
The collaboration between Mastercard and SCBHK in this test is crucial. This is part of a broader search for innovative solutions to improve financial services. SCBHK actively participates in this dynamic. The bank participates in several HKMA initiatives, such as Project Ensemble and the e-HKD pilot program. Thus, it demonstrates its commitment to adopting new technologies.
Asia, and particularly Hong Kong, is positioning itself as a hub for digital assets. The HKMA’s commitment to promoting this industry attracts major financial institutions and drives innovation across the region.
The first test of the Multi-Token network by Mastercard and Standard Chartered marks a turning point for the financial sector. It shows how modern technologies enrich and secure exchanges. Indeed, these exchanges concern both the economy and the environment. As the world evolves, the adoption of blockchain solutions is increasing. In this context, Mastercard and Standard Chartered are not mere participants. They shape the financial future. This successful test is just the beginning. It promises to revolutionize our approach and our management of digital wealth. In the meantime, a central Bitcoin legend spills the beans.
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Evans S.
Fascinated by bitcoin since 2017, Evariste has never stopped researching the subject. If his first interest was in trading, he is now actively trying to understand all the advances centered on cryptocurrencies. As an editor, he aspires to continually deliver high-quality work that reflects the state of the industry as a whole.
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