The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Global X Bitcoin Trust’s application to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The delay, announced on November 17, 2023, marks a continued period of uncertainty in the spot bitcoin ETF space. Global X Spot Bitcoin ETF Delayed by SEC The Global…
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The November 2022 Alameda gap exposed vulnerabilities in the crypto market, shedding light on FTX and Alameda Research’s fraud. FTX collapse: Unraveling the cryptocurrency crisis of November 2022 In November 2022, the cryptocurrency world was rocked by the collapse of FTX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The collapse was triggered by a liquidity crisis…
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Source: Adobe Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has voiced opposition to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ongoing crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, she expressed her concerns about the regulatory agency’s actions and vowed to block one of its controversial new crypto policies. “I think the SEC is overreaching,” she said.…
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The payments giant Paypal has successfully achieved registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, a fact verified by the FCA’s website on October 31. This move comes shortly after Paypal’s temporary cessation of crypto purchases within the U.K., although the company pledged to reinstate these services at the start of 2024.…
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Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of alerts regarding companies “illegally promoting crypto assets to U.K. consumers.” The regulator also highlighted several “common issues” with crypto promotions it has identified since it imposed stricter marketing rules earlier this month. U.K.’s Financial Watchdog Vows to Remove ‘Illegal’ Crypto Marketing Content Businesses that wish to…
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Transak’s compliance chief James Young told Cointelegraph that while the U.K.’s new crypto marketing rules are good for the industry, they still pose challenges to some firms operating in the decentralized space. On Oct. 8, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed new marketing rules compelling cryptocurrency firms to promote their products and services clearly,…
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North America leads in terms of cryptocurrency usage despite the ongoing regulatory uncertainty, blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis revealed. Meanwhile, stablecoin-related activity has been decreasing with users shifting away from U.S.-based services. The region’s share in decentralized finance (defi) usage has declined as well. Institutional Crypto Activity Plays Bigger Role in North America Than Other Regions,…
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Binance’s UK chief Jonathan Farnell who is also the CEO of a subsidiary Bifinity, has resigned from the company, adding to a slew of executive departures in recent times. His departure comes a week after the world’s largest crypto exchange announced suspending new customer registrations in the UK, following a crackdown on crypto promotions from…
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On October 3, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) interlocutory appeal of her July 13 decision. Judge Torres’ decision marked another public defeat for the SEC, and if you haven’t read about the case, check out our earlier article, “Ripple v. SEC — Respite for a Beleaguered Industry?” The…
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Decentralized finance (defi) brings risks for investors but is yet to pose “meaningful risks” to financial stability, according to Europe’s securities watchdog. The agency believes, however, the phenomenon deserves attention in light of the EU’s new crypto rules as well as growing user base and has presented its assessment of the sector’s development. Defi Requires…
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