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Hedera&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://x.com/hedera/status/1835736048329949196">announced</a> its participation in the MiCA Crypto Alliance as one of the founding members alongside Ripple and Aptos Foundation on Sept. 16. The partnership complies with the European Union (EU)'s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations, which are aimed at improving transparency and sustainability in the cryptocurrency market.&nbsp;
In addition, on the same day, Hedera launched its Asset Tokenization Studio to streamline the tokenization process for institutions and developers.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-joining-forces-for-mica-compliance-span-span">Joining Forces for MiCA Compliance</h2>
The MiCA Crypto Alliance, spearheaded by the DLT Science Foundation (DSF), brings together key industry players, including Hedera, Ripple, and Aptos Labs. The alliance aims to provide crypto firms with the tools and resources needed to navigate the EU's stringent MiCA regulations, which require firms to disclose their climate impact and adhere to other compliance standards.
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MiCA is the EU’s comprehensive regulatory framework designed to create a safe and innovative digital asset environment. One key requirement for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) is to publish detailed reports on how their operations impact climate change.&nbsp;
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Centralized exchanges and crypto firms must ensure transparency by making this information accessible to the public through white papers and online disclosures. Many crypto firms face difficulties in meeting MiCA’s stringent disclosure requirements due to a lack of standardized processes.&nbsp;
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The MiCA Crypto Alliance&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7241434676668588034/">addresses</a> this gap by offering advanced tools for sustainability assessments and regulatory compliance.&nbsp;
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The tools, provided by the DLT Science Foundation, assist companies in conducting environmental impact assessments and streamline white paper creation. This reportedly makes it easier for firms to comply with the regulations without being overwhelmed by the complexity of crypto-specific rules.
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The MiCA Crypto Alliance, launched by DSF, promotes collaboration among firms working within the EU’s regulatory landscape. This collaboration ensures that companies remain compliant while driving innovation in blockchain technology.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-hedera-launches-asset-tokenization-studio-span-span">Hedera Launches Asset Tokenization Studio</h2>
Hedera has&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://x.com/hedera/status/1835841374576378211">launched</a> the Hedera Asset Tokenization Studio, an open-source toolkit designed for the configuration, issuance, and management of tokenized assets on the Hedera network. Tokenization involves converting real-world assets into digital tokens, allowing for greater liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in financial markets.
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Hedera’s Asset Tokenization Studio offers services to financial institutions, asset managers, and developers looking to explore the benefits of tokenized bonds and equities. The studio’s tools allow for seamless testing, development, and deployment of tokenized assets. It addresses critical regulatory concerns such as Know-Your-Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, and other compliance factors.
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According to Hedera, tokenization is gaining momentum, with institutional and high-net-worth investors showing increasing interest in tokenized assets. A recent EY Parthenon survey found that 50% of institutional investors are already interested in tokenized assets, while 44% of asset managers plan to tokenize their own assets in the coming years.
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The toolkit includes features such as native KYC/AML flags and built-in support for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-a-broader-commitment-to-decentralization-span-span">A Broader Commitment to Decentralization</h2>
The recent developments follow Hedera's&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://bsc.news/post/hedera-becomes-founding-premier-member-of-linux-foundation-s-new-decentralized-trust-initiative">announcement</a> that it will join the LF Decentralized Trust Initiative, managed by the Linux Foundation.&nbsp;
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Hedera contributed its entire source code, including the Hashgraph consensus algorithm, to the Linux Foundation’s newly created Hiero project.&nbsp;
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Hedera’s president, Charles Adkins, described this as a “historic moment in the evolution of decentralized networks,” adding that it will advance the development of decentralized trust technologies.

Hedera Joins MiCA Crypto Alliance with Ripple and Aptos, Launches Asset Tokenization Studio

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