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Grayscale Adds Lido’s LDO Token to Defi Fund, Token Becomes Second-Heaviest in Fund’s Basket
9.7.2023
On July 7, 2023, the digital asset manager Grayscale Investments published an update on three of its funds — the Digital Large Cap Fund, the Defi Fund, and the Smart Contract Fund. Although no new tokens were added to two of the funds, Grayscale revealed that it added Lido DAO’s...
Binance’s regulated digital asset platform now live in Kazakhstan
7.7.2023
Binance recently announced the launch of its regulated digital asset platform in Kazakhstan. The renowned exchange earned its license from the AIFC Financial Services Authority back in 2022. With the license, Binance has earned the right to offer its custodial and trading services in the region....
Namibia passes bill to regulate crypto and virtual assets
6.7.2023
The purpose of the legislation is to establish a framework for licensing and regulating virtual asset service providers
Bitcoin miners raked up $184M in fees in Q2, surpassing all of 2022
6.7.2023
It's been one of the most lucrative quarters for those that profit from Bitcoin transaction fees in nearly two years
Latest Thai Securities Guidelines Require Digital Asset Platforms to Issue Crypto Trading Risk Warnings
4.7.2023
According to Thailand’s securities regulator, digital asset service providers will be required to warn prospective investors of the risks that come with trading or investing in cryptocurrencies. The guidelines also state that starting on Aug. 30, 2023, digital asset business operators will...
BNY Mellon, Franklin Templeton Heads to Co-Chair New Digital Asset Panel
3.7.2023
BNY Mellon and Franklin Templeton have been appointed as co-chairs of the new Digital Assets Market Subcommittee by the US derivatives and commodities regulator.
Caroline Butler, the global head of digital assets at BNY Mellon, and Sandy Kaul, the head of digital and industry advisory services...
US SEC deems spot Bitcoin ETFs filings as inadequate: Report
30.6.2023
In the eyes of the SEC, the recent filings from BlackRock, ARK Invest, Fidelity and other asset managers are not "sufficiently clear and comprehensive."
Coinbase Alleges SEC Lacks ‘Any Powers to Regulate Digital Asset Exchanges’ in Recent Filing
30.6.2023
Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has filed a 177-page answer to the complaint introduced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where the agency states the company was involved in the illegal brokerage of securities. Coinbase alleges that...
US Court Orders Operator of Digital Asset Trading Scam to Pay $54 Million
30.6.2023
According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Ackerman, the operator of an alleged fraudulent digital asset trading scheme, has been issued with an injunction order which bars him from trading in any CFTC-regulated markets or registering with the CFTC. The injunction also...
Mastercard Introduces ‘Multi-Token Network’ to Support Wider Digital Asset Industry
30.6.2023
Mastercard has introduced its Multi-Token Network (MTN), an app store powered by blockchain technologies for building regulated financial applications. “MTN represents one of Mastercard’s most ambitious projects in the digital asset space to date,” said the payment giant’s head...
CME Group set to introduce ETH to BTC Ratio futures
29.6.2023
The scheduled launch date for these futures contracts is set for July 31, pending regulatory review
CFTC issues $54M default judgment against trader in crypto fraud scheme
28.6.2023
As a result of the judgment, the defendant is also now prohibited from engaging in any trading activities within markets regulated by the CFTC and is barred from registering with the regulatory body
Dubai Regulator Unveils Schedule of Fees for Virtual Asset-Related Activities
28.6.2023
The Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) recently announced the schedule of fees “covering the issuance of no-objection certificates to proprietary traders, amendments or withdrawal of licence applications, and the submission of whitepapers for VARA review.” According...
MAS designs a framework for digital asset networks
27.6.2023
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has successfully designed a valid framework, making it easier for digital asset networks to operate in the region. It will basically help in designing a network of digital assets that are open and interoperable. Titled Enabling Open & Interoperable Networks...
Singapore central bank reports on tokenized asset network models after trials
26.6.2023
Three trial use cases have been completed as part of the project, and the report uses them as a “framework for consideration” of financial market infrastructure
Singapore's MAS Proposes Design Framework for Interoperable Digital Asset Networks
26.6.2023
Banking giants like Standard Chartered, HSBC and Citi are set to run multiple tokenization trials across financial asset classes
Crypto Companies in Japan Get Tax Relief Under Revised Rules
26.6.2023
The tax administration of Japan has provided an exemption to companies issuing cryptocurrencies under a revision of the corporate tax rules. A local crypto media report described the move as a step toward improving the business environment for the digital asset sector in the country. Japan...
Banking Giants Crédit Agricole, Santander Seek to Provide Crypto Custody Under French Registration
25.6.2023
A subsidiary co-owned by Crédit Agricole and Santander has registered as a digital asset service provider in France. The registration of Caceis, a company that specializes in offering financial services to institutional investors, allows the two major European banks to tap into the crypto market....
Blame game rages over ASX’s failed CHESS system blockchain upgrade
23.6.2023
Digital Asset blames the ASX for not providing it with crucial information while the ASX says these claims are misleading
Binance Launches Regulated Crypto Exchange in Kazakhstan
23.6.2023
Licensed since last year, the world’s largest digital asset exchange, Binance, has now launched a trading platform in Kazakhstan. The move comes amid increased pressure from regulators in other jurisdictions, like the U.S., and after Binance’s decision to pull out of several European markets....