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Руководитель корпоративного и институционального банковского бизнеса HSBC Майкл Робертс заявил, что с развитием инфраструктуры ИИ банки и инвесторы становятся более осторожными при предоставлении финансирования и требуют более высокой доходности от инвестиций. Глобальные фондовые рынки столкнулись с распродажей из-за падения цен акций производителей чипов, что усилило беспокойство о проблемах с финансированием. PwC оценивает, что к 2050 году только в Азии связанные инвестиционные расходы могут достичь 8,2 триллиона долларов США.

Группа Hashgraph совместно с компанией Мерк (Merck) при поддержке консалтинга и реализации от PwC Germany проводит пилотный проект по решению для отслеживания какао. Это решение сочетает физическую сертификационную технологию M-Trust от Мерк с цифровой платформой паспортов продуктов TrackTrace на основе сети Hedera, с целью проверки происхождения, подлинности, качества, требований к отзыву и данных о соответствии какао от фермы до потребителя.Какао является одним из семи товаров, охватываемых Регламентом ЕС по борьбе с обезлесением (EUDR). Согласно вновь достигнутой отсрочке до декабря 2025 года, крупные операторы и торговцы должны выполнять соответствующие обязательства с 30 декабря 2026 года, в то время как микропредприятия и малые операторы будут подлежать этому с 30 июня 2027 года. Это решение также соответствует направлению продвижения цифровых паспортов продуктов в рамках Регламента ЕС по экологическому дизайну устойчивых продуктов (ESPR), однако продукты питания и корма в настоящее время явно исключены из сферы действия ESPR, и для какао соблюдение требований EUDR остается актуальным обязательным требованием.Партнеры заявили, что эта структура не ограничивается только какао и в будущем может быть расширена на такие области, как фармацевтика, предметы роскоши и промышленные компоненты. Хусен Капаси, руководитель бизнеса корпоративных блокчейнов PwC Germany, отметил, что это решение обладает проверяемостью и может сыграть ключевую роль в отзывах продуктов питания или проверках на соответствие.

Citi, PwC, and Solana have jointly completed a proof of concept (PoC) for trade finance tokenization—suppliers can issue tokenized payment vouchers to be sold to banks at a discount for instant settlement instead of waiting for months.Traditional financial giants have sent another signal to explore RWA (real-world assets) on the Solana chain.

PwC's "2026 Global Crypto Regulation Report" points out that the adoption of crypto assets by institutions has crossed an "irreversible point," making it difficult to retract the related processes.The report states that the current focus of discussion is no longer whether institutions should use crypto assets, but rather how to integrate them into the existing financial system. Crypto assets are shifting from being primarily about trading and speculation to being deeply embedded in core financial scenarios such as payments, settlements, cash management, and balance sheet management, with the production-level application of stablecoins being particularly crucial. PwC notes that stablecoins and tokenized cash are widely used by banks, asset management firms, and payment companies for internal transfers, cross-border payments, and corporate funding operations, with crypto technology gradually becoming the "behind-the-scenes financial infrastructure," often unnoticed by end users.The report believes that once crypto systems are embedded in an institution's core business processes, the path to adoption will be difficult to reverse. This view is echoed by several market participants, including Circle, the issuer of USDC.

According to CoinDesk, PwC stated in its "Global Cryptocurrency Regulatory Report" that as legislation progresses from draft to law worldwide, cryptocurrency regulation will become clearer this year, and countries with more transparent cryptocurrency rules will lead the industry development.The report suggests that the environment will be less defined by regulatory debates and more shaped by jurisdictions competing to attract capital and establish legitimacy. The trend of cross-border collaboration is strengthening, aimed at enhancing market integrity, preventing financial crime, and protecting investors. For cryptocurrency companies, this means higher compliance costs, but it will also bring clearer rules, potentially fostering new products, banking channels, and deeper institutional participation.

According to the Financial Times, as the Trump administration embraces digital assets, one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, PwC, has decided to increase its investment in the field after maintaining a cautious stance on cryptocurrencies for years.Paul Griggs, the U.S. leader of PwC, stated in an interview that this strategic shift occurred last year, against the backdrop of the U.S. appointing pro-crypto regulatory officials and Congress passing several new legislations regulating digital assets, such as stablecoins.Griggs said, "The Genius Act and the regulatory guidelines surrounding stablecoins, I believe, will enhance market confidence in this product and asset class. Asset tokenization will also continue to evolve, and PwC must be part of this ecosystem."His remarks highlight that a series of actions by the Trump administration regarding cryptocurrency policy have finally prompted blue-chip companies to believe they can genuinely enter this long-avoided digital asset market.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Securities Times, the Hong Kong SAR government is conducting public consultations for the 2025 Policy Address. PwC recently held a press conference to share policy recommendations. Regarding the Hong Kong government's recent release of the "Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0," PwC suggests accelerating the promotion of digital asset-related strategies. Hong Kong has the potential to position itself as a digital-first asset and wealth management center. Establishing a registration system for blockchain-native assets will help promote asset tokenization, while also creating a digital asset issuance and transfer registration mechanism for land, intellectual property, and equity investments to streamline processes and shorten transaction times.

ChainCatcher news, according to the South China Morning Post, "one of the Big Four accounting firms," PwC, along with the industry organization Web3 Harbour, has released the "Hong Kong Web3 Blueprint," emphasizing decentralization, transparency, security, and user empowerment, and aims to fully leverage the "superpowers of Web3" through the development of five key driving factors, including: talent, market infrastructure, standards, regulation, and funding and economic contributions.In addition, Peter Brewin, PwC Hong Kong partner and head of digital assets, announced plans to establish five task forces this August, focusing on important areas of blockchain development: stablecoins, fund management, virtual asset trading platforms (VATP), legal and compliance, and custody and over-the-counter trading.

ChainCatcher news, PwC Italy is collaborating with blockchain consulting firm SKChain Advisors to develop a digital identity product for the European Union. This product is being developed on the World Mobile Chain and will utilize Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) technology. It is reported that SSI is a form of decentralized identity that allows users to have full control over their data instead of handing it over to third parties.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Peter Brewin, the Digital Assets Partner at PwC Hong Kong, stated that the establishment of the Hong Kong Digital Bond Funding Scheme highlights that Hong Kong's tokenization process has shifted from the proof-of-concept stage to a broader market application supported by the government.Hong Kong is rapidly advancing to become a global leader in the next-generation financial market, aiming for tokenization, instant settlement, and establishing a blockchain electronic payment system through the settlement system created by the Monetary Authority in the Ensemble project. Currently, many regions are exploring these directions, but the actual pace of development is far behind that of Hong Kong.

ChainCatcher news, a new survey shows that nearly half of hedge funds focused on traditional asset classes are now involved in cryptocurrency.According to the Global Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Report released by the Alternative Investment Management Association and PwC on Thursday, 47% of hedge funds trading in traditional markets hold digital assets, up from 29% in 2023 and 37% in 2022. Among the funds that have already invested, 67% plan to keep their cryptocurrency capital at the same level, while the remaining funds plan to increase their investments before the end of 2024.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee will deliver his third Policy Address next month on the sixteenth. PwC has released a preview of the Policy Address, recommending that the Hong Kong government adopt a three-pronged strategic approach: rebuilding confidence in the capital market, enhancing the comprehensive attractiveness for talent and investment, and seizing opportunities in the digital economy to comprehensively enhance Hong Kong's global competitiveness and financial resilience.PwC stated that in an era of rapid technological development, Hong Kong should position itself as a pioneer in smart city development and digital innovation. The methods to optimize opportunities in the digital economy can focus on two important components: developing a robust digital asset and virtual asset platform, and strengthening the infrastructure for the digital economy.

ChainCatcher news, according to an official email, FTX liquidators PwC have released an update on the liquidation process, stating that customers of FTX or FTX International (Dotcom customers) are entitled to file claims in the Bahamian proceedings or the U.S. proceedings. At this stage, if the bankruptcy protection plan is approved, Dotcom customers are expected to receive 119 to 143 cents per dollar in claims.For customers who have submitted proof of debt claims in the Bahamian proceedings, FTX will send a letter in the future to confirm whether customers wish to continue managing, processing, adjudicating, and resolving claims in the Bahamas. Customers who have not yet submitted proof of debt claims in the Bahamian process can submit claims before the deadline, currently expected to be in mid-August 2024.Additionally, after the court approves the bankruptcy protection debtor's reorganization plan, FTX will confirm the date and next steps in writing. The hearing date for the U.S. bankruptcy court plan is scheduled for June 25, 2024.

ChainCatcher news, according to the recent "Global Crypto Regulation Report 2023" published by PwC, in 2023, up to 25 countries/regions have developed legislation or regulatory measures related to stablecoins. According to PwC's analysis and regulatory assessment, these countries/regions include Austria, the Bahamas, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and others.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Henri Arslanian, former cryptocurrency head at PwC, stated that the digital asset fund Nine Blocks Capital Management established in Dubai is the first cryptocurrency hedge fund to receive a license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and plans to make Dubai its global headquarters.

ChainCatcher news reports that a survey by PwC and the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) shows that the proportion of traditional hedge funds investing in crypto assets has decreased from 37% in 2022 to 29% this year. The report adds that a quarter of hedge funds currently invested in this sector indicate that increasing regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. regarding the crypto industry may lead them to reconsider this asset class.Additionally, among the 59 hedge funds surveyed, over 70% of the funds' investment decisions were influenced by last year's market events (the collapse of several major crypto companies like FTX), with these funds managing a total of $280 billion in assets. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to information from PwC's official website, the liquidation process for the Bahamian entity FTX Digital has been extended to August 9, 2023. The provisional liquidator (PwC) has also submitted a Chapter 15 application to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. On February 15, the U.S. court issued an order recognizing the provisional liquidation as a foreign main proceeding, and FTX Digital is not subject to U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.Since the appointment by the Supreme Court, the provisional liquidator has been reviewing FTX Digital's financial status, investigating the causes of the FTX global collapse and its impact on FTX Digital, seeking to identify and protect assets, and exploring all available paths for the company to maximize potential value for all stakeholders. This work is ongoing.The claims process will go through the following stages: claim registration, creating a login in the claims portal, identity verification, accepting balances, and asset transfer. Currently, the claims process is in Phase 1, where PwC invites clients and creditors to register their contact information. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, PwC has released a report on global cryptocurrency regulation, stating that there are 11 countries that support the legality of cryptocurrencies, namely the United States, the European Union, Canada, Australia, France, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom.In addition, the report also identifies several countries that do not allow the use of cryptocurrencies. Countries that absolutely prohibit cryptocurrencies include Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and China. Countries with implicit bans include Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Gabon, Guyana, Lesotho, Libya, and Zimbabwe. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to Blockworks, a Binance spokesperson stated that the accounting firms PwC, Deloitte (DTT), KPMG, and EY are unwilling to conduct reserve proof audits for private crypto companies. After Mazars suspended its services for cryptocurrency clients, Binance has reached out to several large firms and is still looking for companies willing to take on this work.It is reported that Deloitte is currently collaborating with Coinbase to provide audit and accounting services, while EY has partnered with crypto tax and accounting technology provider TaxBit. (blockworks)