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Vodafone and Chainlink Collaborate on Blockchain-Enabled Proof of Concept for Global Trade
25.10.2023
Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker (DAB) announced on Tuesday a collaborative proof of concept with Chainlink Labs, Sumitomo Corporation, and InnoWave. The initiative’s goal is to tackle existing obstacles in the $32 trillion global trade ecosystem. The partners revealed their efforts...
BlackRock fined $2.5M by SEC for incorrect investment disclosure
25.10.2023
The SEC’s charges for the world’s largest asset manager came on the same day as a DTCC listing of its spot Bitcoin ETF was spotted; however, a spokesperson from DTCC confirmed that the listing has been there since August
Robert Kiyosaki Shares His Investment Strategy — Says He’s Not Trying to Be Warren Buffett
25.10.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has revealed his investment strategy, emphasizing its divergence from the investment approach adopted by Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. “I am an average investor ‘accumulating’ the asset I want for the long term. I have been...
Nigerian Bank Reportedly Freezes Accounts Belonging to 500 USDT Traders
24.10.2023
A Nigerian bank has reportedly blocked bank accounts belonging to some 500 digital asset traders. The affected accounts are said to have received a portion of the more than $10 million that was stolen from Access Bank by hackers between May and June this year. A prominent Nigerian crypto enthusiast...
Bitcoin Soars as Blackrock Moves Closer to Launching Spot Bitcoin ETF
24.10.2023
Blackrock is moving forward with the process of bringing its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to market. The world’s largest asset manager has secured a ticker symbol and a CUSIP number for its forthcoming spot bitcoin ETF, which is now listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing...
Bitcoin price surge sees significant asset outflow on crypto exchanges
24.10.2023
The outflow of assets from the crypto exchanges is considered a bullish sign as it indicates traders are moving their assets away from exchanges in anticipation of a price surge
NASD Raises $3.3M Seed Round for Asset Issuer Chain Noble
24.10.2023
Noble is an appchain built for native asset issuance in Cosmos and the boundless Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) ecosystem
Spot Bitcoin ETF Hype Rally Weekly Inflows To $66 Million, Investors Remain Bullish on Solana: Report
24.10.2023
Digital asset investment products notched a fourth week of consecutive inflow with Bitcoin (BTC) recording $55.3million as investors hovered around a spot BTC ETF approval in the United States.
A new CoinShares weekly market report shows a renewed interest in digital asset products, a decrease...
Hong Kong Regulator Gives Green Light to Wider Retail Virtual Asset Investments With Applicable Safeguards
23.10.2023
Hong Kong’s financial regulators The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have released new guidelines on how intermediaries are to conduct virtual asset-related activities in light of new market developments....
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Hong Kong Regulator Gives Greenlight to Wider Retail Virtual Asset Investments With Applicable Safeguards
23.10.2023
Hong Kong’s financial regulators The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have released new guidelines on how intermediaries are to conduct virtual asset-related activities in light of new market developments....
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Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
23.10.2023
The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities introduced additional measures to protect retail...
Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global, on Developing Regulatory Framework for A Digital Asset Economy | Ep. 275
20.10.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global, talks about developing the regulatory framework for a digital asset economy and the importance of security, regulation, and innovation to empower + grow the crypto economy....
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EBA and ESMA Release Consultation Paper on Assessing Suitability for Crypto-Asset Service Providers
20.10.2023
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a joint consultation paper on two draft guidelines.
On October 19, the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published joint guidelines that...
Coinbase: ‘Overwhelming Majority’ of Terror-Related Funding Still Funneled via Traditional Financial Systems
20.10.2023
According to Coinbase, an overwhelming majority of terror-related funding is still done via traditional financial systems. The crypto exchange suggested that terrorist organizations that do receive crypto funding normally use “offshore entities” when attempting liquidate such digital...
'He broke his word' — Ex-ConsenSys staff sue founder over employee equity deal
20.10.2023
ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin has been named in a new lawsuit filed in New York by over two dozen former ConsenSys employees
Settlements giant DTTC acquires blockchain infrastructure developer Securrency
19.10.2023
Securrency will help DTTC increase its role in developing digital asset clearance options. DTTC settled $2.5 quadrillion worth of securities transactions in 2022
Largest Clearing House in the US Acquires Digital Asset Firm Securrency
19.10.2023
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp., known as DTCC, has acquired digital asset infrastructure company Securrency, according to a Thursday announcement. Securrency will soon rebrand as “DTCC Digital Assets.” Looking ahead, DTCC said it plans to use blockchain technology to integrate digital...
US Clearinghouse DTCC Acquires Blockchain Startup Securrency in $50 Million Deal
19.10.2023
Today, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) agreed to acquire blockchain startup Securrency Inc. in a deal worth around $50 million, according to a Bloomberg report.
The acquisition is part of DTCC's broader push into blockchain technology and services for functions like post-trade...
BitPanda Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Norway, Pioneering European Exchange
19.10.2023
Bitpanda, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it has secured a license to offer virtual asset services (VASP) in Norway, expanding its regulatory approvals.
On October 19, the Vienna-based cryptocurrency exchange, Bitpanda, announced the latest milestone on...
Grayscale Files New S-3 With SEC, Pushing to Convert Bitcoin Trust Into NYSE Spot ETF After Court Win
19.10.2023
Grayscale Investments, the leading digital asset manager by assets under management (AUM), unveiled on Thursday its latest submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move seeks to list the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) on NYSE Arca....