WisdomTree, a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, has recently obtained regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) to operate its digital asset business in the state. This approval comes in the form of a charter to operate as a limited-purpose trust company under the New York Banking Law, enabling the
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The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has given the green light to Coinbase Derivatives Exchange to list futures contracts linked to Dogecoin (DOGE), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Litecoin (LTC). These new listings are slated to go live on or after April 1, 2024, marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency market. The CFTC’s official
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently revealed its intentions to recover £6.4 million ($8.1 million) in costs associated with the supervision of stablecoins and cryptocurrency. This recovery plan involves imposing fees on stablecoin issuers and digital asset custodians to cover the expenses incurred by the FCA in regulating these sectors. The funds obtained
Discover the intricate web of regulations governing cryptocurrency in this informative post. Explore anti-money laundering measures, tax requirements, and global perspectives on regulation.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler, recently raised concerns about the rising trend of ‘AI washing’, which refers to the misleading use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector. Gensler emphasized that such practices may violate securities laws, and the SEC is taking regulatory actions to address this issue. Gensler
The recent decision by crypto exchange OKX to delist Tether (USDT) pairs in the EU and only support USDC and Euro-based stablecoin pairs has caused quite a stir in the cryptocurrency community. This move comes on the heels of draft technical standards released by the EU related to stablecoins, which are expected to go into
The Asia Pacific region (APAC) has been making significant strides in the technology industry, with countries like Singapore and Hong Kong leading the way in terms of regulatory frameworks. Singapore, for instance, implemented stablecoin regulation last year, showcasing its commitment to creating a secure crypto ecosystem. This move sets a precedent for other countries to
In a recent thread, Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, took issue with a letter penned by Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler. The senators called for stricter regulations on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and urged the SEC to halt the approval of any further cryptocurrency ETF applications. Grewal respectfully disagreed with the senators’
Shockwaves reverberated through the financial world as federal prosecutors unveiled the extent of the fraudulent activities orchestrated by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York did not mince words in its sentencing memorandum, painting a damning picture of SBF’s misdeeds that shook the very foundations of
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong recently issued a public warning regarding the unlicensed operations of MEXC, a virtual asset trading platform targeting investors in the city. The SFC emphasized that MEXC is not licensed by the commission and therefore is in violation of local laws. According to the SFC, under the