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U.S. CFTC Approves Bitcoin Futures Platform Bitnomial's Derivatives Clearing Application
13.12.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission granted crypto derivatives company Bitnomial approval to register as a derivatives clearing organization in the U.S., letting it settle margined futures and options contracts
Financial Giant Fidelity Discusses Spot Bitcoin ETF Application With SEC
11.12.2023
Financial services giant Fidelity recently met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. Like Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, Fidelity appears to be pushing to use the in-kind creation model for...
Crypto Exchange Binance Drops Abu Dhabi License Application as Global Needs Shift
9.12.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has withdrawn its application for a license in Abu Dhabi. “When assessing our global licensing needs, we decided this application was not necessary,” a Binance spokesperson stated, adding that the company plans to continue to work with regulators “to...
NFT Trading Volume Surges 125%, Nears $1B in November: DappRadar Report
8.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Digital collectibles or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are currently experiencing a resurgence despite the ongoing bullish momentum in the broader crypto market. Capturing this shift, DappRadar’s November industry report revealed that the NFT ecosystem has sustained a positive...
First Mover Americas: Binance Withdraws an Abu Dhabi License Application
8.12.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 8, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Binance Withdraws Application for Abu Dhabi License, Reassessing Compliance Needs
8.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / satheeshsankaran Binance has officially withdrawn its application for a financial license in Abu Dhabi, according to Reuters. This move is indicative of the exchange’s ongoing reassessment of its global operations and licensing requirements. The application, submitted by...
House Committee Unanimously Passes Pro-Blockchain Bill
7.12.2023
The House Committee on Energy has voted unanimously to approve a new piece of legislation entitled the “Deploying American Blockchains Act.” What the bill entails According to the brief, the bill would “direct the Secretary of Commerce to promote the competitiveness of the United States related to...
India’s IEEE Taps Avalanche Blockchain for Issuance of Tamper-Proof Certificates
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has partnered with Avalanche Blockchain to issue immutable certificates for educational milestones in India. ???? The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will issue certificates based on Avalanche...
Bitcoin Miner DMG Acquires 4,550 T21 Antminers for $12.1 Million
6.12.2023
DMG Blockchain Solutions, a bitcoin miner and cryptocurrency technology company, announced that the firm has purchased 4,550 T21 Antminer bitcoin miners from Bitmain Technologies. DMG detailed that it paid $12.1 million for the next-generation application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners...
SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale’s Spot Ethereum ETF Until January 2024
6.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / vjkombajn The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on Grayscale‘s application for its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), extending the review period with a new deadline set for January 2024. According to the SEC’s latest filing,...
BlackRock, Bitwise File Updated Applications for Spot Bitcoin ETF
5.12.2023
Asset manager BlackRock and crypto investment firm Bitwise both filed amended S1 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, answering further questions likely asked by the regulator in earlier conversations
Bitwise updates its Spot Bitcoin ETF application
5.12.2023
Bitwise has revised its Spot Bitcoin ETF application. Other firms have also followed the route set by BlackRock. The crux of the matter is enabling creators in kind along with cash. The SEC is keen to delink the product from the volatility of the market. However, potential issuers are expressing...
Bitcoin Miner Riot Secures 66,560 Microbt ASIC Miners to Boost Hashrate by 18 EH/s
5.12.2023
The bitcoin mining corporation Riot Platforms, a publicly traded firm within the industry, recently announced a significant expansion of its operations. The firm has completed its largest-ever acquisition of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners, securing 66,560 units...
Blackrock Proposes ‘Revised In-Kind Model’ for Spot Bitcoin ETF to Resolve SEC’s Concerns
1.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has held another meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. The firm has proposed a “revised in-kind” model for its spot bitcoin ETF that...
SEC Calls for Comments on Fidelity’s Spot Ether ETF Application
30.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is soliciting comments from the public regarding Fidelity’s potential spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). Fidelity’s argument According to a notice filed Thursday, Cboe BZK Exchange is looking to list and trade shares of Fidelity’s Ethereum...
Pando Asset files a new application for spot Bitcoin ETF
30.11.2023
Pando Asset, a Switzerland-based company involved in asset management, has filed an S-1 form with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding consent for a spot bitcoin ETF. While awaiting approval, the Pando Asset Spot Bitcoin (BTC-0.70%) Trust will continue to carry out trading on...
BlackRock Revises Bitcoin ETF Model To Appease SEC Concerns
29.11.2023
BlackRock Office BlackRock executives held another meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday to discuss the firm’s application to launch a Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF in the United States. Based on publicly released notes from the meeting, the asset manager has modified...
Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: CZ’s Guilty Plea and Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Prospectus
29.11.2023
Crypto regulation evolves through CZ plea deal, Grayscale Bitcoin ETF application, Singapore bans, and Lagarde’s personal experience. Image by Titiwoot Weerawong, Vecteezy Last week brought several major developments on the crypto regulation front. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao pleaded...
Coinbase’s Custody Success: A Major Player in Nearly Every U.S. Bitcoin ETF Application
29.11.2023
Source: Adobe / prima91 Over a dozen asset managers have applied to launch a Bitcoin spot ETF in the United States this year – and Coinbase is poised to serve as custodian for virtually all of them. The firm’s custody arm, Coinbase Custody, is listed as a custodian in the S-1 registration forms...
Unveiling the ReadON and MOBOX Partnership: Elevating the Web3 Gaming Community
27.11.2023
PRESS RELEASE. ReadON, a leading Web3 content layer and application chain, and MOBOX, a pioneer in the Web3 gaming community, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to unify the Web3 gaming content community, enhance user experience, and transcend the boundaries...