Hong Kong SFC to carry out onsite inspections for crypto license applicants

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is set to inspect the offices of cryptocurrency trading platforms seeking to operate in the area as licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs). дальше »

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Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will conduct on-site inspections of those crypto trading platforms interested in continuing to pursue their licensing applications as a key deadline looms, the regulator announced Tuesday. дальше »

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DeFiance Capital Foresees ETH Soaring To $4,500 Pre-Ethereum ETF Trading

As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved all the spot Ethereum ETF applications, despite increased regulatory uncertainty surrounding the cryptocurrency, investors are becoming more optimistic about the potential for ETH’s price to reach new heights. дальше »

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U.S. SEC approves first spot Ethereum ETFs: but not yet ready for trading

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved eight applications for spot Ethereum ETFs, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry. The approval, announced on May 23, 2024, allows Ethereum (ETH) to trade on Wall Street, and follows the earlier approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January. The newly approved ether ETFs will […] дальше »

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Ether ETFs Clear Major Hurdle, Though SEC Hasn't Cleared Them for Trading Yet

The Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) on Thursday approved 19b-4 forms filed by issuers looking to launch a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a key step forward in bringing the fund on the market. дальше »

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Asia Cryptocurrency Commission enables secure trading relationships

The Asia Cryptocurrency Commission (ACC) fosters secure and transparent relationships between brokers and investors through certification, dispute resolution, and compensation services. #sponsored дальше »

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UNI Price Soars 20% As Uniswap Labs Pushes Back Against SEC’s Wells Notice

Uniswap Labs, the creator of one of the largest decentralized trading platforms, is challenging a potential enforcement action by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arguing that crypto tokens should not be classified as securities. дальше »

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Former CFTC Chair joins Paxos board of directors

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo will join the board of directors at Paxos. дальше »

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FalconX hit with $1.7 million fine for regulatory violations

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined crypto trading firm FalconX a total of $1. 7 million. CFTC said the penalty relates to the Seychelles-based brokerage platform’s failure to register as futures commission merchant (FCM). дальше »

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'CryptoDad' Giancarlo Joins Paxos Board

Paxos has added J. Christopher Giancarlo, a former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission who has been a public advocate for the cryptocurrency sector, to its board of directors, the company told CoinDesk. дальше »

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FalconX Settles With CFTC for $1.8M Over Failure to Register as Futures Commission Merchant

FalconX will pay $1.8 million to settle newly-announced charges from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that the crypto trading firm violated commodities laws by failing to register as a futures commission merchant (FCM), according to a Monday announcement from the regulator. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC Proposes Ban on Political Event Contracts

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed a formal rejection of event contracts that bet on the outcome of political activity in a vote on Friday, beginning an effort to wall off U. дальше »

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Prometheum's Contentious Answer to Crypto Compliance Is Running Late

Much of the crypto sector has been apprehensive about the ribbon cutting on Prometheum's custody and trading operations, which the firm said will fully comply with U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demands. дальше »

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Hong Kong authorities expose crypto scam featuring deepfake Elon Musk

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) has warned the public about a fraudulent crypto exchange platform that uses AI-generated videos of Elon Musk to promote crypto trading services. дальше »

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Nigeria plans to delist naira from all P2P crypto platforms

Nigeria aims to ban naira use on peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. News comes after a meeting between the government represented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the blockchain community. дальше »

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Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation

The Nigerian government has revealed intentions to delist the national currency, the Naira, from all peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reportedly revealed this plan during a virtual meeting with the country’s blockchain stakeholders today as part of a wider effort to combat the […] The post Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Robinhood Receives Enforcement Notice From The SEC For Alleged Securities Violations

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SEC reviews new rules for Bitcoin options trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating whether exchanges’ current surveillance and enforcement mechanisms can handle Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). дальше »

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Nears New Record With 69-Day Inflow Streak

The Bitcoin ETF market has witnessed a notable inflow streak, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) leading the race. Since gaining approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 10, the ETF market has experienced over three months of trading. дальше »

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Pro-XRP lawyer to represent Coinbase customers in the legal battle with SEC

Pro-crypto attorney John Deaton seeks a chance to represent Coinbase’s 4,701 customers in the ongoing legal battle between the exchange and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Deaton wants to speak on behalf of over 4,700 individuals who use Coinbase for their trading undertakings. дальше »

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How Gary Gensler Could Have Been Manipulating XRP for Self-Gain: Ripple Analyst Sees a Life-Changing Opportunity

The long-standing legal battle between Ripple and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken an unexpected turn, with the United States Congress launching an investigation into SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s potential involvement in XRP trading. дальше »

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Uniswap’s (UNI) April turbulence; SEC’s notice, fee hike, & soaring trading volume

The United States Securities & Exchange Commission issued Uniswap (UNI) a Wells notice, suggesting an upcoming legal battle with the decentralized exchange (DEX). The trading platform revealed that the regulator flagged it for running as an unlicensed exchange. дальше »

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Senators demand detailed accounting of CFTC’s interactions with SBF

US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles Grassley have formally requested a detailed accounting of all interactions between Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam and disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). дальше »

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Elizabeth Warren Demands U.S. CFTC Chair Explain His Chats With SBF

The head of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, had a lot of contact with Sam Bankman-Friend, the disgraced former CEO of FTX, but lawmakers suggest he hasn't been fully forthcoming about those interactions. дальше »

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How Asia’s next crypto investment wave will be ignited from Bitcoin ETFs

On January 10, 2024, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved multiple applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs. On day one, $4. 6B in shares were traded, with cumulative trading volume exceeding the $50B mark by February 22. дальше »

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Uniswap trading dips 10% following SEC Wells notice, UNI token hits multi-week low

Trading activity on the Uniswap decentralized exchange dipped by almost 10% the past day after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Wells notice to Uniswap Labs, the entity behind it. дальше »

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CFTC’s approach in KuCoin suit may infringe on SEC’s authority, Commissioner says

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Caroline D. Pham says enforcement action sought against crypto exchange KuCoin may infringe on the authority of US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Why is April 1st crucial for Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin?

Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash attract attention ahead of April 1st, a vital day for the altcoins’ regulatory status. If the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission fails deny Coinbase’s derivative products application for DOGE, BCH, and LTC by April 1st, the regulator will have to classify the assets as commodities. That will send the altcoins […] дальше »

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Coinbase Loses Most of Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

A federal judge ruled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought enough of a case arguing that Coinbase is operating an unregistered broker, exchange and clearinghouse that its suit against the crypto trading company should move forward. дальше »

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SEC Declares Binance A ‘Threat’, Imposes Access Restrictions On Philippine Users

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant regulatory step by blocking local access to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. дальше »

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Coinbase secures CFTC approval to list Dogecoin futures

The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Coinbase Derivatives Exchange’s application to list futures contracts tied to Dogecoin (DOGE), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Litecoin (LTC). дальше »

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Nigerian Court Orders Binance to Relinquish Data of All Nigerians Trading on Its Platform: Report

A Nigerian court has ordered Binance to provide Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with comprehensive information on all persons from the nation trading on its platform. дальше »

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Hong Kong SFC expands violations list adding MEXC for unlicensed operations

Hong Kong financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), issued a public warning about MEXC’s unlicensed operations within its jurisdictions. SFC stated: “The entity purports to be a virtual asset trading platform operating at the above website. дальше »

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Bybit flagged as a suspicious crypto trading platform by the SFC

Bybit, one of the prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, has been classified as a “suspicious” crypto trading platform by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong. The SFC has raised concerns over the operations of the crypto exchange and has gone ahead to issue a warning regarding the risks associated with certain products offered by […] дальше »

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Hong Kong adds Bybit to its list of suspicious crypto exchanges

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has added Bybit to its list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms and issued a public warning about its unlicensed operations. In a March 14 warning, the SFC said the platform is unlicensed and expressed concerns that Bybit has offered its products to Hong Kong investors. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC's Behnam Says Agency Writing New Policy on Prediction Markets

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Rostin Behnam said his agency will propose a rule in the coming months to establish new regulations for prediction markets. дальше »

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CFTC Chair calls on Congress to fill gap in crypto regulation

Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Rostin Behnam again asks the U.S. Congress to take active action in crypto regulation. дальше »

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SEC uses insider trading judgment to enhance case against Coinbase, Binance

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to leverage a decision from an insider trading case to strengthen its lawsuit against several crypto trading platforms, including Coinbase and Binance. дальше »

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Binance.US Faces SEC Probe Over Customer Asset Handling, Cuts Two-Thirds Of Staff

In the unfolding narrative of the protracted conflict between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance.US, regulatory scrutiny has reached a heightened intensity. Concerns raised by the SEC regarding the cryptocurrency exchange’s compliance with information requests have cast a looming shadow over Binance Holdings and its American counterpart, BAM Trading Services, which operates […] дальше »

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How SEC's lawsuit dealt a "near-mortal blow" to Binance US

The lawsuit dealt a "near-mortal blow" to operations, the COO admitted. Trading volume at the US arm fell dramatically since the lawsuit. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) The post How SEC's lawsuit dealt a "near-mortal blow" to Binance US appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Expert Reveals Why A Dogecoin ETF Has A 30% Chance Of Approval

The widespread popularity of Dogecoin has been one of its greatest strengths, and as the price begins to rally once again, expectations are beginning to rise. Crypto ETFs have been at the forefront of the market after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Spot Bitcoin ETFs for trading earlier this year. Since […] дальше »

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Grayscale Takes Major Leap: Urges SEC Options Trading On Bitcoin ETFs, Eyeing $100 Billion Inflows

Asset manager Grayscale is reportedly pressing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve options trading on the spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move would make the product more accessible to more investors. дальше »

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Bitcoin Open Interest Reaches $69,000 ATH Levels, What This Means For Price

The Bitcoin open interest has been on the rise over the last few weeks as the price has climbed continuously. This sustained rise in the open interest is a reflection of the heightened interest in the cryptocurrency since the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Spot Bitcoin ETFs for trading. дальше »

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VanEck to liquidate its Bitcoin Strategy ETF

VanEck, one of the investment solutions providers whose spot Bitcoin ETF received the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approval for trading, has announced a major move with regard to one of its earlier approved futures ETFs. дальше »

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Crypto Confusion in Thailand: SEC Says No to Bitcoin ETFs, Investors in Limbo 

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected the trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), despite the recent launch of such products in the US. The post Crypto Confusion in Thailand: SEC Says No to Bitcoin ETFs, Investors in Limbo  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record Over $800 Million In Net Inflows in Debut Week – Details

On Wednesday, January 10, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approved the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, representing a remarkable event in US trading history.   So far, market data on these investment funds have confirmed theories of increased institutional demand for Bitcoin, with over $800 million in total net inflows and $3. дальше »

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Bitcoin To $34,000? Analyst Predicts Next Move For BTC With This Chart Pattern

Bitcoin had a surprisingly underwhelming price performance over the past week despite the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving the trading of spot BTC ETFs. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency almost broke into $49,000 at the peak of this positive news but has since retraced back below $43,000. дальше »

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No Bitcoin ETF approval yet, SEC chair Gensler says X account compromised

Gary Gensler, Chairperson, of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, took to social media platform X to clarify that the SEC has not approved the listing and trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded products. дальше »

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SEC met with Grayscale and seven other spot Bitcoin ETF applicants in late November

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has recently disclosed meetings with several asset managers regarding their proposed spot Bitcoin ETFs. On Nov. 29, the SEC said that its Division of Trading and Markets members met with several Grayscale employees and the law firm Davis Polk on the same day. дальше »

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Binance Promotion In The Philippines: Here’s Why You Could Face Up To 21 Years In Prison

According to a Reuters report, the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken steps to restrict access to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume. дальше »

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