Speculation Rises on SEC Approval of Ethereum ETF in 2023

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently given the go-ahead for a spot Bitcoin ETF, albeit somewhat reluctantly. This has sparked speculation about when the agency will approve an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the second-largest cryptocurrency.The year 2023 is set to be a landmark year for ETFs, with numerous companies […]

Speculation Rises on SEC Approval of Ethereum ETF in 2023

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently given the green light to a spot Bitcoin ETF, albeit somewhat reluctantly. This has sparked speculation about when the agency will approve an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency.The year 2023 has been a significant one for ETFs, with numerous […]

Genesis Global Trading Settles for $8M Over Compliance Failures

Genesis Global Trading, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has agreed to a settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on January 12th. The settlement includes an $8 million penalty, following an agency investigation that uncovered significant shortcomings in the company’s anti-money laundering and cybersecurity programs. The NYDFS stated that these […]

SEC Approves Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Amid Controversy and Delays

For the past six months, nearly a dozen providers have been awaiting the green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first spot-based Bitcoin ETF. For years, the agency has refused to approve such products, always with seemingly false reasons. However, a clear court decision in the case of Grayscale […]

Singapore’s MAS to Gain More Authority under New Financial Bill

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to gain more authority under a new law currently under consideration in the country’s parliament. This law could have significant implications for crypto companies if approved. The Financial Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 aims to expand the MAS’s jurisdiction, allowing it to give directions to holders of […]

Do Kwon’s Legal Team Seeks Trial Delay Amid Extradition Challenges

The legal proceedings involving Do Kwon, the ex-CEO of Terraform Labs, have taken a new turn. Kwon’s legal team has requested a delay in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) trial. The request for postponement is due to the ongoing complications related to Kwon’s extradition from Montenegro, where he is currently serving a four-month sentence […]

Gensler’s Bitcoin ETF Approval Sparks Controversy Amid Crypto Criticism

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has recently approved Bitcoin ETFs, a move that has sparked controversy due to his concurrent criticism and unfounded claims against Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry. Despite the approval of the ETFs, Gensler has maintained his critical stance on Bitcoin, referring to it as a “speculative […]

Genesis Global Settles Regulatory Issues, Agrees to $8M Fine

The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) is preparing to announce a settlement with Genesis Global, a subsidiary of the Digital Currency Group (DCG), according to a recent report by Fortune Magazine. DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris has voiced concerns over Genesis’ failure to maintain a functional compliance program, which she believes shows a disregard […]

SEC Approves 11 Bitcoin ETFs, Industry Leaders Discuss Competition

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved 11 Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in a move celebrated by crypto investors. The simultaneous approval of these ETFs is intended to provide a level playing field for issuers.Many ETF issuers have offered low fees to attract more investors, with some, such as Fidelity and Bitwise, even […]

Bitcoin Dips Below $42K Amidst GBTC Flow Concerns and Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop of 9%, falling below $42K, despite the general optimism surrounding Bitcoin ETFs. The price of Bitcoin plummeted to as low as $41,730 at 10:25 p.m. UTC on Friday, marking a 24-hour loss of approximately 9%. However, by 11:25 p.m. UTC, Bitcoin’s price had partially recovered to $42,850, resulting in a […]