Today, The
Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) announced a task force to examine the use of International Securities Identification Numbers (ISIN) for digital assets. These include tokens, cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications in the financial markets industry.
ANNA is a global governing body working with National Numbering Agencies, such as stock exchanges or central banks, in 120 countries. These organizations are responsible for
issuing ISINs to financial instruments under the guidelines of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISINs are unique identifiers for securities, recognized internationally.
“With digital assets emerging as a new investment class, the availability of quality, standardized reference data will serve as the foundation for a trusted token market,” said Uwe Meyer, Executive Director and Secretariat at ANNA.
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