BitGo CEO Mike Belshe recently shared his cautious outlook on the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. SEC. While he remains optimistic about the potential approval, he also acknowledges that there may be additional hurdles to overcome. One of the key concerns highlighted by Belshe is the SEC’s insistence on the […]
In a groundbreaking move, German lawmaker Joana Cotar has expressed her support for recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender in Germany. Cotar, a member of the German Bundestag, has launched the “Bitcoin in the Bundestag” initiative to educate her parliamentary peers about the benefits of Bitcoin. She emphasizes its potential for financial freedom, privacy protection, and […]
Fidelity Investments, a multinational financial service corporation, has filed for an Ethereum Spot Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is the second ETF filing by Fidelity, following their previous filing for a Spot Bitcoin ETF. The filing outlines the framework for listing and trading Trust shares on […]
As industry and finance continue to converge, the construction of treasury systems is becoming increasingly important for companies. This transition from cash management to synergistic growth requires a more centralized and secure approach to fund management. One strategic starting point for building treasury systems is leveraging supply chain finance. By deepening the integration of business […]
Lee Jeong-hoon, the former chairman of Bithumb, a major cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, is currently facing a legal battle that could result in an eight-year prison sentence. Prosecutors allege that Lee intended to manipulate Bithumb’s governance to benefit from exchange coins, bypassing financial regulations. They claim that Lee received payments without disclosing the decision […]
Fidelity, a major money management company, has filed for the creation of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Ethereum’s ether (ETH). The proposed Fidelity Ethereum Fund aims to be listed on an exchange owned by Cboe Global Markets. This move comes as Fidelity seeks to expand its crypto offerings, following in the footsteps of rival […]
Paxos Digital Singapore, a branch of Paxos, has received In-Principle Approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin in Singapore. This approval allows Paxos to issue stablecoins in the country by partnering with enterprise clients. The expansion into Singapore is driven by the global demand for the US dollar, […]
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas has reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is instructing spot Bitcoin ETF applicants to incorporate cash creates. This means that instead of delivering Bitcoin assets in exchange for shares of the ETF, participants would deliver cash. Balchunas explains that cash creation may be preferred because broker-dealers cannot deal in […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the decision period for two spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The first filing is for GlobalX’s spot Bitcoin ETF, which was submitted on August 4 and published for comment on August 23. The SEC will now have until February 2024 to approve or reject the […]
Fidelity Investments has filed for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), following in the footsteps of its main competitor, BlackRock. The filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) outlines Fidelity’s plan to list and trade shares of the proposed fund on Cboe BZX. This move comes after Fidelity submitted a similar proposal for a […]
