The Swiss financial regulator, Finma, has attributed the downfall of Credit Suisse to its compensation systems. According to a report by Finma, the bank’s bonus system failed to prevent losses or encourage good behavior. The report also highlighted governance issues as a major factor in the bank’s collapse.Finma stated that it had utilized all available […]
Hex Trust, an institutional-grade digital asset custodian, has integrated MetaMask Institutional (MMI) into its platform to provide users with direct access to over 17,000 decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This integration aims to simplify DeFi portfolio management for clients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.MMI offers various advanced features, including comprehensive portfolio management, robust transaction reporting […]
Major applicants for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States are amending their filings to comply with the cash redemption model demanded by securities regulators. Investment manager BlackRock and Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest have updated their S-1 registration statements for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The […]
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has released its report on the Credit Suisse crisis, calling for more sanctioning powers, stricter regulatory standards, and the ability to impose additional capital requirements.In its report on the collapse of Credit Suisse in March 2023, FINMA assesses the events at the bank and the strategic errors that […]
The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has filed an updated proposal for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the hopes of securing approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revised proposal includes cash creation and redemption mechanisms favored by the SEC, addressing concerns about investor safety and market manipulation.BlackRock is among several […]
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed a revised proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The update includes the introduction of cash creation and redemption mechanisms, which aligns with the SEC’s preference for safer and more accessible options for investors. This adjustment addresses regulatory […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has reached a settlement with CZ Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, and Binance itself, following a legal action against the cryptocurrency exchange. The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has authorized the settlement, which requires CZ Zhao to pay $150 million and Binance to pay […]
BlackRock, the asset management company, has submitted a new amendment to the S-1 filing for its spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust. The latest filing includes several changes, including the addition of a market ticker, IBIT, indicating that the fund intends to trade on the Nasdaq under that label. Previous filings used a blank […]
A recent report has shed light on the handling of the Credit Suisse (CS) crisis by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). The report, titled “Lessons Learned from the CS Crisis,” spans 89 pages and aims to absolve FINMA of any blame in the downfall of the country’s second-largest financial institution.However, the report’s claims […]
The long-time president of the Swiss National Bank, Thomas Jordan, reportedly wanted to intervene at Credit Suisse much earlier than previously known. However, his concerns were not heeded. Months before the emergency takeover by UBS in March of last year, Jordan wanted to inject 50 billion Swiss francs of liquidity into the country’s second-largest bank […]
