Ripple CEO Says He Feels ‘Really Good’ With The Progress Of The SEC Lawsuit

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against San Francisco-based blockchain firm Ripple in December 2020. The agency alleged that XRP, the digital token that Ripple uses for cross border payments, has been an unregistered security for the past eight years. дальше »

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Korea’s financial watchdog orders employees to disclose crypto holdings

The chairman of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), Eun Sung-soo, has ordered the regulator’s employees involved in digital assets-related policymaking to disclose their crypto holdings by May 7, local outlet The Korea Times reported today. 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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Gearing Up For An IPO: BlockFi Adds Former CFTC Chairman ‘Crypto Dad’ to Board

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo has joined the board of directors of crypto neobank BlockFi. “Just another step towards BlockFi's mission of bringing financial products to crypto investors around the world,” tweeted Anthony Pompliano, founder and partner at Morgan Creek Digital. дальше »

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Ethereum ETF Approved While ETH Gives Bullish Signals

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) from Canada has approved four Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to be launched on April 20, 2021. The financial products were petition by CI Global Asset Management, Galaxy Digital, Purpose Investments, and Evolve ETFs. дальше »

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Grayscale Buys A Stake in ClearShares; Helps Them Convert ‘PIFI’ to ‘BTC’ ETF

The world’s largest digital asset manager, Grayscale Investments, has purchased a stake in a little-known ETF provider, ClearShares. This is the same company that we reported this week filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change its ticker from “PIFI” to “BTC,” effective from April 16, 2021. 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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MIT Crypto Professor Gary Gensler Confirmed as New SEC Chairman

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now has a new chairman, Gary Gensler. President Joe Biden’s pick, the MIT professor, whose classes included blockchain technology, digital currencies, and financial technology, has been confirmed by the Senate to lead the SEC. 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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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital files for Bitcoin ETF with U.S. regulators

Galaxy Digital today submitted Form S-1 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for consideration of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The post Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital files for Bitcoin ETF with U.S. regulators appeared first on CryptoSlate. 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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Galaxy Digital Buys $250 Million Bitcoin

Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital bitcoin funds have invested a combined $250 million according to filings with the Securities and Exchanges Commission. The Galaxy Bitcoin Fund LP, which has a minimum... дальше »

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Fidelity, Coinbase Among Firms Establishing a Crypto Council

This could be a big step for cryptocurrency regulations. Among other things, the Council will lobby policymakers, as well as commission research projects. It hopes to serve as the nascent industry’s voice and champion digital currencies’ economic benefits and their underlying blockchain technology. дальше »

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XRP Army Wants Crypto Exchanges to Relist the Digital Asset

It appears Ripple is geared towards more vigorous days. XRP holders and enthusiasts continue to champion the network despite the ongoing lawsuit and court battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 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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Huobi Digital Asset Management to Launch Bitcoin and Altcoins Fund

Huobi Asset Management is set to launch a bitcoin (BTC) tracker fund, an Ether (ETH) tracker fund, and a multi-strategy digital asset fund, after successfully gaining the approval of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), according to reports on March 4, 2021. дальше »

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European Commission Taps Wordline for Blockchain Social Media Project

The European Commission has chosen Worldline, a major digital payment and transactions company based in France, for its blockchain project which aims at utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT) to provide trustworthy content on social media. дальше »

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NYDIG seeks US SEC approval to create Bitcoin ETF

New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) is seeking to create a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) according to a new filing with United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  ProvidedThe post NYDIG seeks US SEC approval to create Bitcoin ETF appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple and SEC: there will be no settlement

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple reported that they do not see prospects for a pre-trial settlement of the conflict through an amicable agreement. The SEC accuses Ripple of continuing to sell unregistered securities in the guise of digital tokens. дальше »

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Booming Crypto Market has Thai SEC Setting Registration Deadline For Digital Asset Managers

The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will also hold hearings this month to set guidance for crypto exchanges to protect retail investors. The post Booming Crypto Market has Thai SEC Setting Registration Deadline For Digital Asset Managers first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Synopsis 2021: The Interactive Online DeFi Summit

Synopsis 2021 international online conference on blockchain, DeFi, and the digital economy will be held on February 20 and 21, 2021. It has the support of the Commission on Blockchain Technologies and Digital Economy of the all-Russian public organization, Investment Russia. 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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Arca co-founder on XRP: “This thing will be a Remnant of history by the end of 2021”

XRP has been one of the forerunners in the crypto space for years until it was hit by a lawsuit from the securities exchange commission (SEC) towards the end of 2020. This nightmare has caused the value of the digital asset to crash from a high of 69 cents which was attained on November 24, […] 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 Digital Asset ETF; Giving Investors Exposure to Crypto Companies

The global investment management firm VanEck has officially filed an application to form a ‘Digital Asset ETF' through the US' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The application indicates that VanEck is looking to provide its institutional investors with easy means of investing in shares of companies that derive some or most of their value from […] The post VanEck Files for Digital Asset ETF; Giving Investors Exposure to Crypto Companies first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. 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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European Commission and ECB to research potential Digital Euro risks

The European Commission (EC) will be working with the European Central Bank (ECB) to… The post European Commission and ECB to research potential Digital Euro risks appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »

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The European Central Bank & EC Join Together to Research A Digital Euro Launch

European Union entities, the European Commission, and the European Central Bank (ECB) will be coming together to discuss the potential challenges that come from the creation of the Central Bank Digital Currency, the Digital Euro. дальше »

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Oasis Pro Markets receives U.S. regulatory approval for digital security ATS

Oasis Pro Markets, an SEC and FINRA-regulated platform for trading digital securities and raising capital, announced today that it recently received approval from FINRA and the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) for its Digital Security Alternative Trading System (ATS). дальше »

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Digital euro to face review by 2 institutions, before possible launch in mid-2021

European Commission and European Central Bank (ECB) have come together to issue a joint statement about the possibility of issuing a digital euro. Both entities reiterated the fact that the digital cuThe post Digital euro to face review by 2 institutions, before possible launch in mid-2021 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Grayscale leaves XRP behind in its digital large cap fund

Crypto asset manager Grayscale announced today that it has removed XRP from its digital large-cap fund, in the wake of US Securities and Exchange Commission accusing Ripple and co-founder Chris LarsenThe post Grayscale leaves XRP behind in its digital large cap fund appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple and SEC Pretrial scheduled for 22 February

The XRP community has been trying to find a glimmer of hope for the digital asset that has been termed a security by the US Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC]. According to the filing, an initiaThe post Ripple and SEC Pretrial scheduled for 22 February appeared first on AMBCrypto. 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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IMVU Set to Launch VCOIN after Receiving SEC No-Action Letter

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff no-action letter clears the regulatory way for avatar social platform IMVU to launch its VCOIN digital asset. The Nov 17 letter emphasizese that the SEC based the decision on IMVU’s operational and governance features. 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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Jay Clayton Leaving The SEC Makes A Bitcoin ETF More Likely To Happen — Novogratz

As news of SEC chairman Jay Clayton leaving the commission continues to circulate, Galaxy Digital’s Founder and CEO Michael Novogratz is looking forward to its confirmation as he says it will be good for Bitcoin. дальше »

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SEC Claims Brothers Lied About Digital Asset Fund Performance, Used Profits for Personal Use

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moved Friday to halt an allegedly fraudulent digital asset investment fund run by two Pennsylvania brothers. дальше »

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Mauritius: Financial Regulator Issues Security Token Offering Guideline

The Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC) has released guidelines for regulated security token offerings (STO) in the country. The news forms another milestone for the island-state in its drive towards expanding its emerging digital economy. дальше »

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Blockchain Bites: Designing Digital Dollars and Following the Quadriga Trail

The Ontario Securities Commission says QuadrigaCX, an infamous Canadian exchange, was a Ponzi scheme, while the National Science Foundation is issuing a grant to design a national digital currency. дальше »

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Digital Dollar Foundation Releases Its First Whitepaper Urging The US Govt To Explore CBDC’s

The Digital Dollar Project alongside Accenture, an Irish-domiciled multinational professional services company, released its first whitepaper on Thursday, May 28, 2020. According to Giancarlo, the former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) called on the U. дальше »

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Crypto exchange ZUBR granted Gibraltar’s in-principle DLT approval

ZUBR, a recently launched crypto derivatives exchange, announced today it has received an in-principle decision from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) to grant the firm authorization as a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) provider, one of the first European digital derivatives exchanges that will become regulated. дальше »

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US House Rep. Member Launches Bill to Promote National Advancement Of Blockchain Tech

The global digital technology integration race is on with leading states in Europe and Asia taking the first step in developing national blockchain strategies. With the U.S. lagging behind, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 2nd congressional district, Brett Guthrie, presented a bill titled “Advancing Blockchain Act” to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enhance the study […] дальше »

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Wall Street-Linked Firm Unveils Bitcoin Fund Worth $140 Million

According to a Form-D filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York Digital Investment Group has sold almost $140 million in its NYDIG Bitcoin Yield Enhancement Fund LP. The pooled investment Bitcoin fund was previously unknown to the public but was awarded a BitLicense in 2018. дальше »

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Could Tighter Chinese Digital Lending Restrictions Pose a Threat to Bitcoin Mining?

The Chinese government has continued its increasingly more-regulatory environment by suggesting new restrictions in online lending. The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission has sought public opinion on banks’ internet loans. дальше »

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European Commission to Offer Grants for Creating Digital Twins Using Blockchain for Defense Applications

Blockchain developers and specialists are being given grants by the European Commission (EC) so that they adapt civil tech to defense applications. The European Defense Industrial Development was published by the EC on March 24. 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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Ripple SVP: $11.3M MoneyGram Payout Is No Different Than A Visa Or PayPal “Incentive Program”

Ripple partner, MoneyGram, which uses Ripple's On-Demand Liquidity (ODL), using the digital asset for cross-border remittances, received over $11 million over 2019 from the firm, according to a legal filing with the US' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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