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New York’s Bar Association Seeks Law Reform to Keep Crypto Market Lead
30.1.2024
New York City’s Bar Association has pitched an amendment to the law relating to emerging technologies aiming to see the city maintain its crypto market lead. The proposals on several issues were contained in its New York’s state Legislative Agenda released on Jan 29. The Bar seeks to amend lawsuits...
What Lies Ahead for Crypto Now That the Fabled Bitcoin ETF Is Here? — Calaxy CEO Solo Ceesay
30.1.2024
It finally happened. Well into the second decade of the digital assets revolution, we’ve finally witnessed the approval of the highly anticipated spot Bitcoin ETF. Dubbed by Michael Saylor as “the biggest Wall Street development in the last 30 years”, the launch of the spot Bitcoin ETF is...
US Sanctions on Russia Similar to Planting a ‘Bomb Under the Dollar,’ Says Russian Analyst
30.1.2024
The United States’ sanctions against Russia are undermining confidence in the U.S. dollar and may force other countries to ditch the currency, a Russian financial analyst has said. The analyst said contrary to the West expectations, the sanctions against Russia have failed to destroy...
Immediate Core Review – Scam or Legitimate Trading Platform
30.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content Claiming to provide an ecosystem that democratizes financial knowledge, Immediate Core stands as a trading platform that addresses the root of crypto education – simplicity. The official...
Rep. French Hill Voices Optimism for Crypto Legislation Progress in 2024
30.1.2024
U.S. House Representative and Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair French Hill (R-AR) has voiced optimism about the progress of cryptocurrency legislation in 2024. During an event hosted by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies on Jan. 29, Hill discussed the crypto...
ESMA Seeks Feedback on Reverse Solicitation and Crypto Classification Under MiCA
30.1.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the top regulator of the European Union’s financial markets, has opened a feedback window, on guideline under MiCA regulation. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), which is due to take effect this year, is EU’s comprehensive...
Hong Kong to Strenghten OTC Crypto Market Regulation
29.1.2024
Hong Kong will now focus on regulating over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trading, according to local sources. Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan Ho-lim stated that the government will aim to mitigate the risks of virtual assets amidst the rising interest...
Analysts Foresee a Bitcoin ETF Offering by Charles Schwab – Trillions to Enter the Market?
29.1.2024
Charles Schwab, a financial giant with $8.5 trillion in assets, has analysts speculating about the possibility of the company entering the spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. While Charles Schwab currently offers third-party spot Bitcoin ETFs, analysts believe the company might...
“A Calamity for Human Rights” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr to End CBDC Development if Elected President
29.1.2024
United States Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr said a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) would lead to government control over personal finances and vowed to end all efforts towards its development. In a recent video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Kennedy highlighted his plans...
Study: BTC Is the Most Popular Crypto Asset, Crypto Exchanges Among the Least Trusted Service Providers
29.1.2024
The data from the latest Coinover study suggests that 17% of the participants own cryptocurrency and 30% plan to do so in the coming year. About 50% of those interviewed said they were positive about their financial earnings, while 20% expressed dissatisfaction with the returns. More Than Half...
Vanguard Says No to Bitcoin ETFs — Views Crypto as ‘Immature Asset Class’ With ‘No Inherent Economic Value’
29.1.2024
Financial giant Vanguard has explained why the firm does not make spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available on its trading platform. A Vanguard executive stressed that cryptocurrency is “an immature asset class that has little history, no inherent economic value, no cash flow,...
Russian Economist: ‘US Sanctions Will Undermine Dollar and Boost Digital Ruble’
29.1.2024
A leading Russian economist has claimed that American sanctions will ultimately undermine the role of the US dollar in the global economy – and help the cross-border adoption of the digital ruble. Per News.ru, the comments came from Alexander Razuvaev, a member of the supervisory board of the Guild...
Analysts Suggest Financial Giant Charles Schwab Poised to Shake Up Bitcoin ETF Market With Potential Late Entry
27.1.2024
In the wake of a noteworthy 11-day period during which U.S.-centered spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amassed a trading volume totaling $25.36 billion, discussions have emerged about the potential involvement of Charles Schwab, the American multinational financial services corporation....
Hong Kong Financial Watchdog Cautions Against Floki, TokenFi Staking Schemes
26.1.2024
On Friday, Hong Kong’s securities regulator cautioned investors against “suspicious” staking schemes tied to Floki and TokenFi. Both tokens within the Floki ecosystem offer crypto staking. They claim yearly returns of between 30% and 100%, the Securities and Futures Commission...
South Africa Gears up to Issue First Batch of FSP Licenses to Crypto Providers
26.1.2024
South Africa is reportedly preparing to issue the first batch of financial services provider (FSP) licences to crypto service providers. Gerhard van Deventer, head of enforcement at South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), confirmed the move speaking at a podcast on Moneyweb...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Rises to $40,125 Amid Tesla’s $184M Holding and GBTC Stability
26.1.2024
In the realm of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s price prediction continues to draw attention as the digital currency experiences a modest increase, trading at $40,125, up by 0.30%. This surge aligns with significant developments in the crypto landscape. Notably, Tesla’s latest financial...
Swan Bitcoin Expands into Mining, Plans Public Listing
26.1.2024
Swan Bitcoin, a firm specializing in Bitcoin-focused financial services, has recently launched its bitcoin mining unit named Swan Mining. According to Swan Bitcoin’s recent announcement, the “stealth mode” Swan Mining began operating in Summer 2023 and has already mined 750 Bitcoins to date....
South African Regulator Expects to Determine Fate of 50 Crypto License Applications in ‘Coming Weeks’
26.1.2024
The head of enforcement at South Africa’s financial industry watchdog said on Jan. 24 that he expects the organization to decide the fate of 50 crypto firms’ license applicants in the coming weeks. The watchdog stated that from the more than 100 entities that applied for a license, 20 have since...
Swiss Regulator Grants Approval Enabling Retail Users to Trade Tokenized Securities and Digital Assets
26.1.2024
The Swiss financial markets regulator has granted the digital asset infrastructure firm Taurus the approval which allows its retail users to “create an account and trade digital assets and tokenized securities.” Besides receiving the FINMA approval, Taurus said it will be admitting...
Crypto for Advisors: Unlocking Crypto Custody
25.1.2024
As a financial advisor, it is crucial to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to crypto custody. Instead, the most suitable solution depends on your client’s specific needs, goals, and risk appetite