Search
WisdomTree Secures Permission To List Crypto ETPs On the London Stock Exchange
22.5.2024
On May 22, WisdomTree was given permission by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to list WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin (BTCW) and WisdomTree Physical Ethereum (ETHW), two of its cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
The post WisdomTree Secures...
Ghana, Singapore conduct trade in semi-fungible token pilot project
17.5.2024
Project DESFT is meant to encourage trade between small businesses using a CBDC and a stablecoin, with an emphasis on credentialing
Deutsche Bank Joins Singapore’s Project Guardian Asset Tokenization Project
14.5.2024
Deutsche Bank, a German multinational investment bank has joined Singapore's central bank on asset tokenization.
The post Deutsche Bank Joins Singapore’s Project Guardian Asset Tokenization Project appeared first on Cryptonews
Israeli fintech Kima, Mastercard lab look to develop ‘DeFi credit card’
14.5.2024
Kima is seeking to bridge traditional and Web3 finance and make the user experience more manageable
Canada’s Tax Authority Targets Crypto Tax Dodgers, Investigating Multimillion-Dollar Cases
7.5.2024
The Canada Revenue Agency is cracking down on crypto, going after C$54m ($39.5m) in suspected unpaid taxes. It is also launching investigations into hundreds of crypto investors.
The post Canada’s Tax Authority Targets Crypto Tax Dodgers, Investigating Multimillion-Dollar Cases appeared first...
UK Lawmaker Pushes for Rethink on Retail Crypto ETP Ban
2.5.2024
Alun Cairns, a Conservative UK MP, called on the Financial Conduct Authority to reconsider its ban on crypto exchange-traded products for retail investors.
The post UK Lawmaker Pushes for Rethink on Retail Crypto ETP Ban appeared first on Cryptonews
‘Globalist Power Is No Longer a Moral Authority’: Amir Taaki Responds to Samourai Charges
28.4.2024
In an era increasingly defined by surveillance and oversight, Amir Taaki stands out as a key figure in the Bitcoin movement, sounding a clarion call for crypto awareness following the indictment of Samourai Wallet. Taaki’s latest initiative, “Darkfi,” seeks to pioneer...
Consensys Sues SEC Over ‘Unlawful Seizure Of Authority’ Over Ethereum
25.4.2024
Ethereum developer Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, striking back against what the company calls an “unlawful seizure of authority” over Ethereum by the federal regulator
EU Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Here’s What it Means to Crypto
25.4.2024
A new body – Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) – will be established in Frankfurt.
The post EU Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Here’s What it Means to Crypto appeared first on Cryptonews
10 Games From The Palestinian Relief Bundle To Play First
23.4.2024
The latest bundle on indie game storefront itch.io, known for donating some of its proceeds to a good cause, is the Palestinian Relief Bundle. With Palestinians suffering unspeakable loss, along with starvation, a massive shortage of healthcare resources, and other humanitarian issues, the bundle...
South Africa’s FSCA Confirms Licenses to 75 Crypto Service Providers
23.4.2024
South African regulator - Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) - has granted crypto license to 75 institutions including global crypto exchanges Luno and VALR.
The post South Africa’s FSCA Confirms Licenses to 75 Crypto Service Providers appeared first on Cryptonews
Finnish Tax Administration Found €30 Million Worth Unreported Crypto Gains in 2023
22.4.2024
Finland’s Tax authority has found profits from sales of unreported crypto gains in 2023, amounting to €30 Million ($31.9 million).
The post Finnish Tax Administration Found €30 Million Worth Unreported Crypto Gains in 2023 appeared first on Cryptonews
South African Regulator Grants Approval to 59 Crypto Platforms for Resident Services
15.4.2024
South Africa's financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has granted approval to 59 license applications from cryptocurrency platforms seeking to offer services to residents.
The post South African Regulator Grants Approval to 59 Crypto Platforms for Resident Services...
UK Competition and Markets Authority Raises Alarms Over Big Tech’s AI Dominance
12.4.2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the United Kingdom, under the direction of Sarah Cardell, has voiced its dissatisfaction with AI Foundation Models (FMs) that are owned by a small number of tech companies.
The post UK Competition and Markets Authority Raises Alarms Over...
Dubai’s VARA Aims to Facilitate Smaller Crypto Entities, Acknowledges Imperfections in Regulations
11.4.2024
Matthew White, CEO of Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), expressed the watchdog's commitment to easing the regulatory burden for smaller cryptocurrency entities.
The post Dubai’s VARA Aims to Facilitate Smaller Crypto Entities, Acknowledges Imperfections in Regulations...
Crypto Exchange Luno Receives License From South Africa’s Financial Regulator
11.4.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Luno is one of the first firms to receive a license from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, allowing the exchange to operate as a financial services provider in the country.
The post Crypto Exchange Luno Receives License From South Africa’s...
Crypto.com Wins Full License in Dubai, Expands Reach to Institutions
9.4.2024
Crypto.com announced Tuesday that its Dubai-based entity achieved full operational approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). It will commence operational services by catering to institutional investors.
The post Crypto.com Wins Full License in Dubai, Expands Reach...
Crypto Market Maker GSR Wins Singapore’s Stringent License
4.4.2024
Singapore regulators have granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license to crypto market maker GSR Markets, establishing the company as among the initial recipients of such authorization within its sector.
The post Crypto Market Maker GSR Wins Singapore’s Stringent License appeared first...
Crypto Market Maker GSR Recieves Singapore Crypto License
4.4.2024
The license is the first awarded by Singapore to a crypto market maker
Binance: Detained Executive Lacks Decision-Making Authority, Must Be Released
4.4.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance employee detained by Nigerian authorities, is a stringent law enforcement professional with no decision-making authority, according to the crypto exchange. Through his Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team, Gambaryan has responded to more than 600 information requests...