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New law grants US president power to block digital asset access
6.6.2024
A new U.S. law grants the president unprecedented authority to block access to digital assets, sparking significant concerns about its broad implications and potential impact on users
Tether invests $18.75 million in XREX to enhance the online asset space
6.6.2024
Tether has invested $18.75 million in XREX Group to improve the overall online asset space and initiate global payments with USDT. In addition, Tether plans to introduce inventive innovative regulatory technology. For the uninitiated, Tether is known as the largest company in the online asset...
Public blockchains too ‘fragile’ for tokenization: Professor tells Congress
6.6.2024
Allen argued that public blockchains “can’t process large volumes of transactions” — though on-chain data suggests otherwise
US political change could expose crypto to $20T industry: Bitwise
5.6.2024
Regulatory uncertainty is holding back the $20 trillion dollar financial advisory industry from investing more in crypto, claims Bitwise investment head Matt Hougan
Fidelity exec says most investors should have some Bitcoin allocation
5.6.2024
The head of digital asset strategies at Fidelity Bank explained that most investors should have positions in Bitcoin regardless of their market thesis
The Promises and Perils of Private Asset Tokenization
4.6.2024
Hong Kong Police sound alarm on rising digital asset-linked crime wave
4.6.2024
In recent months, the Hong Kong Police Force’s Advisory Group has raised alarms over a significant increase in crimes related to digital assets. This surge in illegal activities involves cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other blockchain-based financial instruments....
Watford FC Partners With Republic to Offer 10% Stake to Fans and Investors
4.6.2024
The English football team Watford FC has partnered with the digital asset investment firm Republic to sell 10% of the club to fans and investors. Although fans won’t receive voting rights, the stake will provide dividends to holders. Watford FC Collaborates With Republic to Sell 10% Stake...
Hong Kong Police Advisory Group Warns of Surge in Digital Asset-Linked Crime
4.6.2024
The Hong Kong Technology Crime Police Advisory Group has warned about the rise of digital asset-linked crime, calling for the establishment of a regulatory system to identify and eliminate risks associated with this tech. According to police data, almost $550 million was involved in digital asset...
Binance prepares for MiCA rules, updates stablecoin strategy
3.6.2024
Binance will ease European users’ transition from unauthorized to regulated stablecoins with a “sell-only” strategy
Coinshares Reports 4th Consecutive Week of Inflows Into Digital Asset Funds
3.6.2024
The investment landscape for digital assets continues to brighten, with a fourth consecutive week of inflows totaling $185 million, pushing the total for May to an impressive $2 billion. The latest Coinshares inflow report shows the influx has propelled year-to-date investments beyond the...
Australia’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF Launching Tomorrow
3.6.2024
Australia-based Monochrome Asset Management is set to debut its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBTC, on the Cboe Australia exchange this Tuesday, June 4. This will be Australia’s first ETF to directly hold bitcoin. Previously, Australian investors were limited to indirect bitcoin...
Australia gets first spot ETF that holds Bitcoin directly
3.6.2024
Australia is set to join Hong Kong, Canada and the U.S. in offering investors an ETF that invests in and directly holds Bitcoin
Coinbase’s Legal Chief: SEC Is Bent on Choking the Digital Asset Industry
3.6.2024
Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, announced that the crypto exchange has filed a closing brief in the Third Circuit challenging the SEC’s denial of their rulemaking petition. The brief argues that the SEC’s order, which disagrees with claims that SEC rules...
Be persistent with the SEC, says Franklin Templeton digital asset head
1.6.2024
The SEC is safeguarding the economy, but Roger Bayston sees a change in tone at the regulator
SEC Commissioner pitches safe space for digital securities experiment
30.5.2024
Hester Pierce said her “sandbox” pitch would offer opportunities for cross-border collaborations between blockchain firms without fear of regulatory threats
NYDFS Issues New Crypto Firm Guidance for Consumer Complaints
30.5.2024
New York’s top financial regulator has issued new guidance which requires cryptocurrency service providers to collect relevant data to assess whether they are resolving customer service requests and complaints in a timely and fair manner, it announced Thursday
South Korean Universities Face Banking Hurdles in Converting Crypto Donations to Cash
30.5.2024
South Korea’s regulations prohibiting corporations from opening virtual asset exchange accounts are making it impossible for local universities to liquidate their large cryptocurrency donations. Financial authorities cite money laundering concerns as the reason for maintaining the ban. Education...
Hashdex withdraws spot Ether ETF application
29.5.2024
Hashdex withdrew its application for a spot Ether exchange-traded fund on May 24, a day after the SEC gave eight similar financial products the green light
Ether’s dominance over Bitcoin to endure, predicts crypto asset manager
29.5.2024
A prominent crypto asset manager has predicted that Ether (ETH) will maintain its dominance over Bitcoin (BTC) in the foreseeable future, marking a significant shift in the cryptocurrency landscape. This forecast underscores the evolving dynamics within the digital asset market, where Ether’s...