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South Korea Universities Face Banking Hurdles in Converting Crypto Donations to Cash
28.5.2024
Financial authorities in South Korea are prohibiting universities from opening corporate accounts for coin transactions. This is resulting in their inability to convert cryptocurrency donations provided by certain crypto businesses into cash.
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Nomura and GMO Collaborate on Japanese Stablecoin Issuance
27.5.2024
Nomura Holdings, a leading global financial services group, has partnered with Laser Digital, its subsidiary focused on digital asset solutions, and GMO Internet Group, a prominent Japanese technology company renowned for its internet infrastructure, online advertising, and fintech services....
FINNOVEX Qatar 2024 to spearhead the financial revolution
27.5.2024
The stage is set for the most anticipated financial event of the year, FINNOVEX Qatar 2024, scheduled to take place on the 25th and 26th of June at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay. Under the theme “Igniting the Financial Revolution,” this premier gathering will delve into...
South Korea Urged to Follow US Lead on Crypto ETFs After Ethereum Approval
27.5.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of spot Ethereum ETFs last week has ignited pressure on South Korea's financial regulators to greenlight similar crypto exchange-traded funds.
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Report: Investigation Finds No Fault With Sullivan & Cromwell in FTX Bankruptcy
26.5.2024
An investigation into the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, which worked with the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, revealed that the firm was neither involved in the fraud nor aware of the financial troubles that plagued the collapsed trading platform. Sullivan & Cromwell Cleared...
Indian Citizen Faces 20 Years in US Prison for Stealing Crypto in $37M Coinbase Spoofing Scam
26.5.2024
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the U.S. to wire fraud conspiracy for stealing over $37 million by spoofing crypto exchange Coinbase’s website. He and his co-conspirators created a fake Coinbase Pro site to steal login credentials and two-factor authentication codes, transferring...
Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Endorses Ether as ‘Great Store of Value’ Amid US Dollar Concerns
26.5.2024
Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, has endorsed ethereum and spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting the cryptocurrency as a “great store of value” amid concerns over the U.S. dollar due to federal budget deficits. “I have ether because...
US House Passes Central Bank Digital Currency Anti-Surveillance State Act
24.5.2024
The House of Representatives has passed Congressman Tom Emmer’s CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a surveillance-oriented central bank digital currency (CBDC). The lawmaker emphasized that the bill protects American values of privacy and individual...
Ethereum’s Subdued Market Performance Follows US Approval of Spot ETFs
24.5.2024
Following the approval of several spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., ether’s price has been rather subdued, ranging between $3,640 to $3,740 over the last 12 hours. There’s wasn’t really any substantial upticks other than when the rumors of the approval...
FIT21 Bill Seen As Solution to US Crypto Exodus Concerns, Paving Way for Thriving Market
24.5.2024
The FIT21 approval on Wednesday would align the US with other nations in terms of its regulatory framework for crypto, according to Kyle Bligen, director of financial policy at the Chamber of Progress.
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IMF Calls Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency an ‘Important Policy Action’
24.5.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Zimbabwe’s recently introduced gold-backed fiat currency represents a significant policy step. This is the IMF’s first substantial comment on the currency since its inception. The global lender has reportedly announced plans to send a team...
Indian Central Bank RBI Warns Retail Investors of Crypto’s Lack of Accountability and Stability
24.5.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s May 2024 bulletin warns retail investors that “the crypto ecosystem lacks accountability and stability and is marked by regulatory ambiguity.” The Indian central bank also cautioned that some cryptocurrency systems may be “prone to crisis...
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passes US House in partisan vote
23.5.2024
The potential misuse of the CBDC technology trumped arguments about innovation or even good legal drafting
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin ETF vs Direct Ownership
23.5.2024
This article aims to provide financial advisors with a detailed comparison of these investment vehicles, addressing key aspects such as management, custody, trading, and tax implications to inform both advisors and their clients better
Disgraced FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried is Being Transferred to California Prison
23.5.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years for financial fraud, is being moved to a federal correctional facility in California despite his request to stay in New York for appeal preparations.
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House Passes Landmark Crypto Bill Marking ‘Historic Day’ for Americans
23.5.2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act for the regulation of crypto assets despite opposition from President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This landmark legislation secured a bipartisan approval with a vote...
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act Is a Watershed Moment for Our Industry
22.5.2024
U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill
22.5.2024
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote in favor of a crypto market structure bill as a standalone piece of legislation for the first time
Biden Administration Announces Opposition To FIT21
22.5.2024
President Joe Biden’s administration will oppose the passage of Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), a Wednesday statement from the White House claims. The White House's announcement comes the same day of the bill's vote in the House of Representatives.
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Prosecutors Recommend 5-7 Year Sentence for Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame
22.5.2024
Prosecutors have proposed a prison term of five to seven years for Ryan Salame, a former executive at FTX, ahead of his sentencing scheduled for May 28, 2024. This recommendation contrasts sharply with Salame’s legal team’s plea for a more lenient punishment of no more than 18 months. Clash Over...