Spain Based Custodial Services to Report Ownership of Crypto Assets, According to New Law Draft

A new law draft approved just today by the Finance Commission of the Spanish Congress would make Spain-based custody services report the ownership of the cryptocurrencies under management. The law, which was stuck in Congress for some time, aims to close a gap in the legislation that allowed some users to bypass the requirements and […] дальше »

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Wealth Manager Vaneck Files Application for an Ethereum ETF, Aims for Cboe BZX Listing

Public documents show the wealth manager Vaneck has applied for an ethereum based exchange-traded fund (ETF). Vaneck Digital Assets’ Form S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was filed on May 7, while the company’s bitcoin-based ETF is still under review. дальше »

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VanEck Files For Ethereum ETF As ETH’s Price Staggers

According to a Form S-1 filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asset manager VanEck Digital Assets has filed for an Ethereum Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). Called VanEck Ethereum Trust, it would trade on the exchange Cboe BZX, if approved. дальше »

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US House Passes Bill Mandating SEC and CFTC to Establish Working Group Focused on Digital Assets

The U. S. House of Representatives has passed a crypto-related bill introduced by pro-bitcoin Congressman Patrick McHenry. It requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to establish a working group focused on digital assets. дальше »

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Nigeria’s SEC says central bank’s crypto ban disrupted the market

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria says it is working with the central bank to create a legal framework for cryptos and digital assets. дальше »

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Binance launches zero-commission tradable stock tokens

CryptoNinjas » Binance launches zero-commission tradable stock tokens Binance, the blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange, today announced the launch of zero commission tradable stock tokens to broaden access across traditional capital and cryptocurrency in cooperation with CM-Equity AG, a licensed investment firm in Germany, and Swiss-based Digital Assets AG, an asset tokenization platform. дальше »

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Galaxy Digital Seeking to Launch Bitcoin ETF in the U.S.

Galaxy Digital, a digital assets investment management firm, has become the latest company to file for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Galaxy Digital Files for Bitcoin ETF In a Form S-1 published on Monday (April 12, 2021), Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital stated its intention to launch aRead More дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Advocates Receive Increasing Support

Recently, more institutional investors have shown an interest in offering cryptocurrency-based assets. Early last month, Cboe Global Fund filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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BlackRock Discloses Bitcoin Exposure in SEC Filing; Holding $6.5M in CME BTC Futures

The world’s largest asset manager BlackRock with $8. 7 trillion in assets under management (AUM), disclosed in its latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it already has exposure to Bitcoin. дальше »

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$5 trillion asset manager Fidelity applies for Bitcoin ETF

FD Funds Management, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments (which manages over $4. 9 trillion in assets), yesterday filed a preliminary registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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How the SEC “dug into a hole” by not approving a Bitcoin ETF

Pro crypto Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Pierce talked about the U. S. current regulatory landscape on Bitcoin’s Association YouTube channel. The Commissioner revealed that some progress has been made to change the approach the regular have on digital assets. дальше »

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Valkyrie Hopes to Launch ‘Innovative Balance Sheet ETF’ Backed by Companies Exposed to Bitcoin

At the end of January, the Texas-based firm Valkyrie Digital Assets filed an exchange-traded fund (ETF) registration for the “Valkyrie Bitcoin Trust” with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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SEC Explains Itself by Issuing a Risk Alert for Crypto Assets

The SEC pointed out that Risk Alerts are not judgements or warnings or hints at acceptance regarding the subject matter. The alerts only represent the view of the Commission. SEC Viewpoint In this case, the SEC’s Division of Examinations observed certain points “during examinations of investment advisers, broker-dealers, and transfer agents” regarding crypto. дальше »

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Bill Miller’s Opportunity Trust Files for GBTC Investment; Up to 15% of its $2.25 Billion Assets

Miller Value Funds, the fund run by veteran investor Bill Miller has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday disclosed that the firm’s Opportunity Trust fund may invest in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC). дальше »

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NYDIG Buys $200 Million Bitcoin

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Guggenheim Trust Fund to buy $500 Million in Bitcoin via Grayscale after SEC’s Approval

The US Securities Exchange Commission today approved a filing by global investments and advisory firm Guggenheim to invest $500 million into Bitcoin via digital assets manager Grayscale. According to the US SEC filing, Guggenheim submitted an amendment proposal on November 27, 2020, to allow the firm’s $5 billion Macro Opportunities Fund to gain exposure by […] дальше »

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Crypto ETF Race Is on with More Participants Joining In

On 22nd Jan, Valkyrie applied for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the second such filing in the last 30 days. Valkyrie’s Goal Valkyrie Digital Assets, the crypto subsidiary of Valkyrie Investments, filed for an ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »

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Valkyrie Digital Assets filed for a Bitcoin ETF with the US SEC

Texas-based Valkyrie Digital Assets has filed for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).   The firm filed this application on January 22, noting that the proposed ETF is named Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund. дальше »

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VanEck files for a 'Digital Asset ETF' with the SEC

According to a filing published today by the United States' Securities and Exchange Commission, New York-based investment management firm VanEck intends to launch a Digital Assets ETF, one that will tThe post VanEck files for a 'Digital Asset ETF' with the SEC appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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UK Investment Firm Aims to Block Ripple From Leveraging Liquid Assets, Jed McCaleb Dumps 28.6 Million XRP

Court documents show that the company, Tetragon Financial Group, has filed a lawsuit against Ripple after the firm was charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The court filing indicates that Tetragon and Ripple allegedly made an agreement, and the SEC case deeming XRP as an unregistered security should allow them to get funds […] дальше »

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SEC Charges Crypto Fund Manager With Fraud and Freezes Assets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been cracking down on the cryptocurrency space as the asset class continues to grow and break all-time highs across a variety of metrics. Last week’s bombshell came after the SEC charged Ripple Labs and two of its executives with the sale of $1. дальше »

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SEC puts assets of fraudulent crypto arbitrage fund on hold

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently looking into the Australian fund manager… The post SEC puts assets of fraudulent crypto arbitrage fund on hold appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »

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US Regulator Sues Crypto Hedge Fund Founder — $25 Million in Digital Assets to Be Frozen

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against a cryptocurrency hedge fund founder for fraud. The regulator is seeking an emergency order freezing $25 million in digital assets held by a crypto hedge fund he controls. дальше »

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European Union Economic Council Aims to Introduce ‘Tougher’ Laws On ‘Global’ Stablecoins

In a speech made during the Digital Finance Outreach Conference 2020, Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, spoke on the regulation of the digital finance industry, urging EU states to take the step forward in guiding proper regulation of the digital assets. дальше »

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Canadian Regulator Unveils the Truth Behind Collapsed Crypto Exchange Quadrigacx

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has completed its investigation of what happened to the defunct cryptocurrency exchange Quadrigacx which owes over 76,000 clients a combined $215 million in assets. дальше »

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US CFTC Releases The Long-Awaited Final Guidance On ‘Actual Delivery’ Of Digital Assets

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released interpretive guidance about what exactly does ‘delivery’ of digital assets constitute. The announcement followed a unanimous vote in approving the interpretive guidance. дальше »

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Brussels Asks Europeans How to Regulate Bitcoin, Public Consultation Continues Into March

The European Commission is gathering feedback from EU citizens, businesses, regulators and other interested parties to establish a regulatory framework for crypto assets and markets on a European level. дальше »

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“USA to Lead” Innovation in Crypto and Blockchain: CFTC Chairman

Heath Tarbert, U. S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman, wants the U. S to lead the world in crypto assets and blockchain innovation. The cryptocurrency advocate also expects his agency to oversee ETH futures within six months to a year. дальше »

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After Passing Strict Regulatory Standards, Zipmex Crypto Exchange Granted License by Thai SEC

The Asia-Pacific crypto-fiat exchange Zipmex has been given a digital assets exchange license by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As stated in a press release from January 20, the Thai SEC and the country’s Ministry of Finance have approved Zipmex to have its license, which is known for very strict regulatory requirements like […] дальше »

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Thai SEC Grants License to Asia-Pacific Crypto Exchange

Asia-Pacific crypto-fiat trading platform Zipmex has sealed a digital assets exchange license from the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission

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Malaysia Announces Digital Asset Guidelines

The Securities Commission Malaysia has published the country’s guidelines on digital assets which set out the regulatory framework for token sales. All token offerings must now be carried out only through platforms approved by the commission. дальше »

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WisdomTree Investments Looks To Launch SEC Approved Stablecoin Backed By Basket Of Assets

The New York-based investment company WisdomTree has made the announcement that it’s going to issue a stablecoin before its competition does. It seems Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) actions have already been taken by the giant in this direction. дальше »

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Digital Assets Land On SEC’s Compliance Examination Priorities List For 2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released their priority list for 2020, on Jan. 7 reaffirming its regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency industry. While the previous priority lists in 2018 and 2019 explicitly focused on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and investments in the field, the new list promises a friendlier, gentler and more comprehensive outlook […] дальше »

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$80 Billion Asset Management Firm Files First Blockchain ETF With China’s Security Watchdog CSRC

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has received an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listing application for a project that tracks blockchain-based stocks as underlying assets. Called the Penghua Shenzhen Stocks Blockchain ETF, the application was accepted on December 24 by the CSRC and was filed by the Shenzhen headquartered asset management company Penghua Fund. What the […] дальше »

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SEC Opens To Crypto, But Kik Still Left Out

Hester Peirce may look favorably on digital assets, but ‘Crypto Mom’ is not the only parent at the SEC. The Securities and Exchange Commission continues to regard cryptocurrencies with suspicion, particularly when it comes to ICOs and their status as investment securities. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could learn from other countries when finalizing its own crypto regulation, Commissioner Hester Peirce explains. While highlighting peculiar and notable features of the U. дальше »

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SEC Begins Green-Lighting Token Offerings

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently made history when it green-lighted two token offerings under Regulation A+. “This is the first time in U. S. history that a crypto token offering has received SEC qualification,” one of the two qualified issuers proclaims. дальше »

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FINRA, SEC Explain Delay In Broker-Dealer License Approval

In a joint statement, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the US Securities and Exchange Commission explained that the delay in many crypto-related firms looking to obtain a broker-dealer license has to do with digital assets and whether or not they fulfill certain Security Investor Protection Act requirements. дальше »

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CFTC Claims British Bitcoin Company Defrauded Investors of Nearly $150 Million

The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has accused a British Bitcoin and crypto asset trading platform of defrauding investors. The company in question promised to trade various crypto assets trade on behalf of investors. дальше »

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Up To 40 Broker-Dealer Applications Wait For Approval From FINRA

With some broker-dealer applications stuck in regulatory limbo for up to 14 months, firms ready to launch their regulated blockchain products in the US have been forced to wait while the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities and Exchange Commission deal with the "complex issues" present in the regulation of digital assets. дальше »

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Kik CEO: ‘Buy today, sell tomorrow, profit’ — SEC: ‘Nope, that’s illegal’

In a turn everyone should’ve seen coming, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing messaging app Kik for its initial coin offering (ICO). In court documents released yesterday, the SEC outlined that Kik’s sale of one trillion “Kin” tokens was not registered with the SEC. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency: Involvement of virtual assets among teens an adoption blessing or major exploitation?

Kin, a crypto-project based around messaging app Kik, recently made headlines as the organization launched the DefendCrypto. org dubbed fund against the US Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC]. дальше »

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Jay Clayton and Crypto Mom Urge SEC to Keep an Open Mind About New Technologies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having its first FinTech Forum at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D. C. , where they discussed a range of issues related to digital assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT). дальше »

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SEC FinTech Forum: Jay Clayton and Commissioner Hester Peirce say SEC need to keep an open mind about new technologies

The world of digital assets and blockchain technology have been affected lot by the decisions made by regulatory authorities, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] being the main overwatch authority. дальше »

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SEC FinTech Forum: Jay Clayton and Commission Hector Pierce say SEC need to keep an open mind about new technologies

The world of digital assets and blockchain technology have been affected lot by the decisions made by regulatory authorities, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] being the main overwatch authority. дальше »

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Australian Government Publishes Update on Cryptocurrency and ICO Rules

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »

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SEC’s harsh crypto regulations would drive innovation away from the US to Asia, says Fred Wilson

Circle-acquired Poloniex, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, announced the geofencing of nine assets on its platform recently. The reason revealed by them was the uncertain regulatory climate in the US, leading them to take a cautionary step fearing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s [SEC] retribution. дальше »

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SEC Moves to Halt Diamond-Linked Crypto ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Freeze Assets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken action over what it alleges is a $30 million crypto scam based on supposed diamond investment. дальше »

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The Bahamas SCB Files Draft for Regulating Crypto Industry

The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has escalated their proposal to create a new regulatory framework for the issuance and sale of digital tokens in order to attract more blockchain business to set up offices on the island. дальше »

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US: SEC and CFTC Chairs Call for Digital Literacy Among Regulators

According to testimonies published May 8, 2019, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and  the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have called for increased education regarding digital assets and blockchain technology. дальше »

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