The Turkish government is in the final stages of completing technical studies for its crypto asset regulation. This regulation will introduce licensing and operating standards for trading platforms. The announcement was made by Turkey’s Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek.In a recent interview with the state-owned news agency Anadolu, Simsek confirmed that the regulatory framework for crypto […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ignited a storm of controversy by approving the first wave of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This decision has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers over cryptocurrency regulation.Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a longtime voice of caution in the digital asset space, is leading the opposition to the SEC’s […]
Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, has declared that it will not support the purchase of any spot Bitcoin ETFs launched recently. The firm has taken a conservative stance on cryptocurrencies, stating that they do not form part of a “well-balanced” investment portfolio. This position starkly contrasts with that of its main competitor, BlackRock, which […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently filed a motion against Ripple, demanding the company to provide certain documents related to an ongoing lawsuit. Ripple, in response, is seeking a brief extension to meet the SEC’s demands for documentation regarding XRP sales.The legal conflict between the two entities, which began in December […]
FTX clients have appealed to a U.S. bankruptcy judge to stop the now-defunct crypto exchange from determining the value of their cryptocurrency deposits based on 2022 prices. The clients argue that this method is preventing them from benefiting from the recent surge in crypto prices.The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, in support of the Debtors’ […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its decision to approve the spot Bitcoin ETFs. She expressed her dissent on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the SEC was “wrong on the law” and “wrong on the policy” regarding the approval. In response to the SEC’s decision, she called for […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. This move is seen by Web3 professionals as a potential boost to the nonfungible tokens (NFTs) sub-crypto ecosystem, which has been experiencing a downturn.Bill Qian, chairman of Cypher Capital, a crypto investment […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its demands in the ongoing XRP lawsuit against Ripple Labs Inc. On January 11, 2024, the SEC filed a motion in the Southern District of New York, requesting Ripple to produce two specific categories of documents.The first demand is for Ripple’s financial statements for the […]
Despite the recent approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the South Korean government has reiterated its commitment to maintaining its ban on such products. South Korean regulators have made it clear that there will be no policy shift, and cryptocurrencies will not be recognized as […]
The United States has made a significant breakthrough in the world of cryptocurrency by approving the trading of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This historic moment marks the birth of a new asset class, making Bitcoin more accessible and affordable to trade than ever before. The cryptocurrency industry views this as a major victory after […]
