Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has updated his spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) prediction. “We are moving up our over/under date for the launch of spot ether ETF to July 2nd,” he said. This revision follows light comments from the SEC Staff on issuers’ S-1 filings. The analyst believes there is a decent chance the SEC…
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The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey reveals that 94% of central banks are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). There has been a notable increase in wholesale CBDC experiments, especially in advanced economies. Central banks are examining various factors for retail CBDCs, including holding limits and offline functionality. 94% of Surveyed Central Banks…
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Stand With Crypto UK has published a manifesto outlining steps for the UK to establish itself as a global leader in fintech, digital assets, and tokenization. “We believe the next government should take meaningful steps to position the UK as a global hub of digital assets, tokenization and fintech,” said Coinbase. Stand With Crypto Publishes…
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed concern that excessive government expansion leads to more regulators than participants, negatively impacting the system. Musk acknowledged the need for regulators but stressed they should not outnumber players. He reiterated that the government should act as a referee, setting sensible rules without hindering industry progress. Elon Musk Says Government…
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U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has proposed an amendment designed to enhance the enforcement of sanctions on Russian digital assets. The amendment allows the Treasury Secretary to prohibit crypto transactions linked to Russian entities and requires U.S. taxpayers to report crypto transactions offshore exceeding $10,000 to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). New Amendment Seeks to…
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Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms shared his insights on the 2024 election’s impact on bitcoin and the crypto industry, praising former U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-bitcoin stance and criticizing President Joe Biden’s regulatory measures. Trump promised to protect bitcoin from regulatory threats, oppose a central bank digital currency (CBDC), and support the cryptocurrency industry, aligning…
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In 2023, Binance generated revenues exceeding $20 billion in Nigeria; however, the company has not paid taxes, a government minister disclosed. The Nigerian official also seemed to refute U.S. lawmakers’ claims that Tigran Gambaryan, an imprisoned Binance executive, is being held hostage by his government. Tigran Gambaryan Detained on Allegations of Contributing to Naira Depreciation…
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about cryptocurrency romance scammers who offer investment advice. The FTC emphasizes the risks involved and urges immediate reporting and caution to protect others. “They establish an emotional connection with you so you’re more likely to believe that they’re an expert in cryptocurrency investing, for example,”…
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The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) have signed a digital assets Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two regulatory authorities to support the creation and effective supervision of digital assets entities across their jurisdictions. It…
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister. She remains instrumental in shaping India’s economic policies, including cryptocurrency regulation and taxation. Nirmala Sitharaman Reappointed as Finance Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister, extending her tenure that began in 2019. Sitharaman, who delivered her sixth…
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