The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is nearing a decision on the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), putting asset managers, including BlackRock, Ark Investments, and 21Shares, on high alert. A false report of the SEC approving 11 Bitcoin ETF applications caused a spike in market volatility, pushing the Bitcoin spot price to […]
Turkey is making significant strides in its crypto regulation, with the legal framework now reaching the technical stage, according to the country’s Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Simsek. This development is part of the country’s efforts to align its anti-money laundering laws with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards and get off the […]
Ripple Labs is reportedly planning a tender offer to buy back a $285 million stake from early investors and employees. The company intends to spend a total of $500 million on the transaction, which includes the cost of converting restricted stock units to common shares. Investors will only be able to sell 6% of their […]
A recent market surge, triggered by a false tweet, led to a sharp 21 percent increase in Lido. However, Bitcoin and other altcoins experienced a significant drop after the SEC chair dismissed rumors of ETF approval.The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s compromised Twitter account had previously tweeted that the spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) applications […]
In a nod to the potential approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), a Bitcoin user has inscribed a message into the blockchain. The message, confirmed on Jan. 9 at 7:24 pm UTC, reads, “SEC Chairman on the brink of second ETF approval.” This act mirrors that of Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, who etched […]
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a self-regulatory body overseeing securities broker-dealers in the US, has included a section on crypto assets in its 2024 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report for the first time. The authority advises users to exercise caution when engaging in crypto asset-related activities and urges firms to address the regulatory challenges and […]
Bitcoin’s price experienced a wild ride this week, skyrocketing to nearly $48,000 due to a false announcement of a Bitcoin ETF approval before plummeting once again. This event highlights the high anticipation for the potential approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, a decision that is expected in the upcoming days.While some view this […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could be nearing the full approval of listing shares of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This development comes after the Cboe BZX Exchange issued a notice approving securities listings from several asset managers.In letters filed with the SEC on January 10, Cboe confirmed that it had […]
BitGo, a digital asset custody provider, has been granted in-principle approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate as a Major Payment Institution (MPI). This regulatory approval allows BitGo to expand its services in Singapore, providing the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with regulated, secure, and trusted solutions.The MPI license gives BitGo the green light […]
Mehmet Şimşek, Turkey’s Minister of Treasury and Finance, has revealed some details about the country’s upcoming crypto legislation. The government is set to license trading platforms, provide legal definitions for key terms in cryptocurrency, and adhere to FATF (Financial Action Task Force) guidelines.Şimşek confirmed that the crypto framework for the Turkish market is currently in […]
