https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/ First Digital Trust is a multi-faceted trust services provider in Hong Kong that caters to corporations, institutional investors, and high net worth individuals. We use our knowledge and experience to offer insights and comments which we hope everyone can benefit from. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:14:00 +0800 en https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/how-first-digital-is-building-the-infrastructure-for-the-agentic-economy/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/how-first-digital-is-building-the-infrastructure-for-the-agentic-economy/ First Digital's integration with Finance District is laying the groundwork for a financial system built for AI agents, automation, and always-on execution. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/first-digital-integrates-openpayd-to-expand-global-fiat-settlement-for-fdusd/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/first-digital-integrates-openpayd-to-expand-global-fiat-settlement-for-fdusd/ Enabling USD (SWIFT) and EUR (SEPA) settlement for FDUSD. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/krwq-and-first-digital-announce-strategic-cooperation/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/krwq-and-first-digital-announce-strategic-cooperation/ Enabling transparent KRWQ settlement pathways for institutional treasury and cross-border operations. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/who-s-interested-in-digital-assets-disbursement/ Thu, 11 May 2023 08:40:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/who-s-interested-in-digital-assets-disbursement/ Digital asset payroll disbursement is here. But who is likely to take it up? https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/economic-trends-and-insights/the-financial-opportunities-of-asset-tokenization/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/economic-trends-and-insights/the-financial-opportunities-of-asset-tokenization/ Asset tokenization is changing how people think about future investments, whether planning for retirement or improving employee benefits funds. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/economic-trends-and-insights/how-inflation-is-affecting-the-bond-market/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/economic-trends-and-insights/how-inflation-is-affecting-the-bond-market/ High inflation can consume the income from a bond in the same way as it eats up pensions and savings, rendering them worth less — or in extreme cases, worthless. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/guide-the-benefits-of-using-a-digital-assets-custodian/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:25:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/guide-the-benefits-of-using-a-digital-assets-custodian/ Digital assets custodians protect their clients’ assets using tools and techniques taken from the digital assets and traditional financial worlds. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/guide-to-international-digital-assets-regulations/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/guide-to-international-digital-assets-regulations/ As institutional and consumer investors turn their attention to digital assets, the market becomes sufficiently large that regulators must also pay attention https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/developments-of-digital-asset-custody-and-regulation-in-web3/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/developments-of-digital-asset-custody-and-regulation-in-web3/ To unravel some of those major pivotal moments, Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital, joins Henri Arslanian on his podcast, The Future of Money, to discuss some of the challenges faced and the lessons learned. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/a-guide-to-digital-asset-exchanges/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/a-guide-to-digital-asset-exchanges/ This guide goes in-depth on how exchanges work and how to choose the best option to suit your needs. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/economic-trends-and-insights/first-digital-2022-industry-insights-and-outlook/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:45:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/economic-trends-and-insights/first-digital-2022-industry-insights-and-outlook/ This report takes a closer look at the year that's been through the lens of First Digital, with insights into the cause of the digital asset decline and the outlook ahead. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/safeguarding-high-value-nfts-how-to-protect-your-assets-now-and-plan-for-the-future/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:20:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/safeguarding-high-value-nfts-how-to-protect-your-assets-now-and-plan-for-the-future/ For NFTs, as for other digital assets, it’s normal for buyers to manage their own assets. But because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s best, as we’ll see. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/economic-trends-and-insights/after-the-end-of-the-fed-s-stimulus-is-the-us-economy-facing-a-recession/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/economic-trends-and-insights/after-the-end-of-the-fed-s-stimulus-is-the-us-economy-facing-a-recession/ In what Forbes’ Adam Strauss calls “an era of low-yield bonds”, and with the Fed likely to raise the interest rate again, there’s a good chance that the US economy could slip into recession. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/squaring-regulation-with-decentralization/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:45:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/digital-assets/squaring-regulation-with-decentralization/ You’ll find a lot of views on regulation in the digital assets space, but on the whole it’s welcome. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/first-digital-trust-is-soc-1-and-soc-2-certified/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/first-digital-trust-is-soc-1-and-soc-2-certified/ We’re pleased to announce that we have successfully completed a SOC 1 Type 1 and SOC 2 Type 1 certification. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/the-metaverse-takes-the-runway/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/the-metaverse-takes-the-runway/ First Digital joins New York Fashion Week with Web3 sponsorship for designer Vivienne Tam. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/dollar-cost-averaging-and-how-it-helps-the-average-investor/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/dollar-cost-averaging-and-how-it-helps-the-average-investor/ Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy, popular among risk-averse institutional investors and beginner retail investors alike. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/market-and-investment-trends/where-next-for-the-digital-assets-market/ Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/market-and-investment-trends/where-next-for-the-digital-assets-market/ The major digital asset markets have seen seeing significant price drops since the beginning of 2022. https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/concepts-51-pecentage-attack/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/concepts-51-pecentage-attack/ A 51% attack is a way for attackers to seize control of a blockchain’s block minting process, validate fraudulent blocks, and steal money from the chain’s users, usually by double-spending https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/concept-smart-contracts/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0800 https://1stdigital.com/news-and-insights/miscellaneous/concept-smart-contracts/ Smart contracts underlie many of the most productive new features of blockchains and blockchain-based platforms.