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SEC Settles Charges Against Linus Financial Over Unregistered Retail Crypto Lending Product
8.9.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday that it will settle charges against Tennessee-based fintech firm Linus Financial over sales of an unregistered cryptocurrency lending product.
The regulator declared that it will abstain from imposing civil penalties against Linus...
Hong Kong’s first licensed retail crypto exchange HashKey eyes 2024 bull run
30.8.2023
HashKey became the first licensed retail cryptocurrency exchange to launch in Hong Kong and anticipates major growth of the Web3 industry in the special administrative region
Hong Kong debuts retail crypto trading with HashKey exchange
3.8.2023
HashKey becomes one of the first licensed exchanges to offer cryptocurrency trading for non-professional investors in Hong Kong
Seoul: Asia’s Retail Crypto Capital Moves on After Do Kwon
27.6.2023
South Korea’s nearly 7 million registered users, many in the nation’s capital, show a huge interest in trading crypto. But CoinDesk’s 4th-ranked Crypto Hub for 2023 is still licking its wounds after the catastrophic collapse of Do Kwon’s Terra blockchain – for a time, South Korea’s favorite crypto...
Most Retail Crypto Investors Lost Money Over the Last 7 Years, According to BIS Analysis
21.2.2023
According to data from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), published in the latest BIS Bulletin No. 69, researchers assessed that, on average, most users lost money on their investments over the past seven years. Onchain data, metrics from exchanges, and cryptocurrency application...
Crypto Hub in the Making: Hong Kong Pushes Forward with Plans for Retail Crypto Trading
21.2.2023
In a push toward reclaiming its position as the world's crypto hub, Hong Kong has outlined plans to allow retail investors to trade certain digital currencies on licensed exchanges.
On Monday, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published a consultation paper on its proposed...
Retail Crypto Investors in Emerging Economies Hit Hardest by FTX, Terra Collapses: BIS
20.2.2023
Over $450 billion vanished from the crypto market following the collapse of Terra's coins in May 2022 and another $200 billion was lost following FTX's bankruptcy in November 2022, the report said
Bitpanda secures crypto licence in Germany, claims to be the first “European retail” crypto investment platform to do so
22.11.2022
The other licensees included three European institutional investment platforms and one U.S.-based retail platform
First Mover Asia: FTX Debacle Might Change Hong Kong’s Approach to Retail Crypto Regulation; Bitcoin Shows Its Mettle
16.11.2022
The special administrative region of China wants to become a regional crypto hub, but FTX’s filing for bankruptcy protection could prompt regulators to tighten restrictions
Fidelity Investments Launching Commission-Free Retail Crypto Trading for Bitcoin and Ether
5.11.2022
Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest brokerage firms with $9.9 trillion in assets under administration, is launching Fidelity Crypto, a service that allows retail investors to trade bitcoin and ether commission-free. “A meaningful portion of Fidelity customers are already...
Fidelity Opens Waiting List for Retail Crypto Product
3.11.2022
The firm has opened the waiting list for Fidelity Crypto, its retail focussed investment product
Hong Kong to Start Allowing Retail Crypto Trading in March Next Year: Report
30.10.2022
Hong Kong is relaxing its crypto regulation to allow retail investors to trade digital assets directly. A licensing regime for crypto platforms that allows retail crypto trading is reportedly set to be enforced in March next year. Hong Kong Nears Allowing Retail Crypto Trading Hong Kong...
Singapore Seeks to Reduce Risks for Retail Crypto Investors With Restrictive Rules
27.10.2022
Financial authorities in Singapore have proposed new regulations designed to protect consumers from risks associated with cryptocurrency investment and trading. The measures, which also aim to expand regulations for stablecoins, will be discussed with the industry before their adoption. Singapore...
Hong Kong to Make Retail Crypto Trading Legal: Report
27.10.2022
Hong Kong plans to legalize retail trading of cryptocurrency as a means of becoming a crypto hub, Bloomberg reported Thursday
CTFC commissioner proposes office focused on retail crypto investors
29.9.2022
The commissioner said the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency to change existing markets necessitates a new retail investor protection office similar to that of the SEC
CoinShares' HAL Automated Trading Could Revolutionize Retail Crypto Investing
21.9.2022
London-based digital asset manager CoinShares has introduced an algorithmic trading platform called HAL that could revolutionize retail crypto investing.
In a press release, CoinShares revealed that HAL is the only product of its kind that allows retail crypto traders "easy access" to strategies...
Singapore Considers Stricter Rules for Retail Crypto Investors — Regulator Says Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Highly Hazardous’
30.8.2022
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is contemplating imposing stricter rules on retail crypto investors. “MAS regards cryptocurrencies as unsuitable for use as money and as highly hazardous for retail investors,” said the central bank chief....
MAS doesn’t trust retail crypto investments, mulling more regulations
29.8.2022
Regulators in Singapore say cryptocurrencies are problematic due to high market volatility and warn against retail investments in cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Jumps as Dogechain Gains Traction Among Retail Crypto Traders
17.8.2022
The Polygon-based Dogechain locks nearly $5 million in liquidity and is gaining prominence among retail crypto traders
Singapore's Central Bank Weighs Further Safeguards on Retail Crypto Trading
4.7.2022
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering introducing further safeguards on access to crypto among the general public, a senior government minister said