Crypto / Digital Assets

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Nasdaq Seeks Regulatory Approval to Launch Bitcoin Options

    By Editors | 31/08/2024

    Nasdaq said the options will enable investors to hedge their cryptocurrency investments. NYSE also applied for a similar approval earlier this year.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    New Zealand to Implement Global Tax Reporting Framework for Crypto

    By Jaya Prakash Balakrishnan | 31/08/2024

    New Zealand crypto firms will start reporting user and transaction data to the Inland Revenue Department by 30 June 2027.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    WFE Offers Recommendations on Crypto Custody Practices

    By Editors | 30/08/2024

    The recommendations draw lessons from traditional finance to guide crypto custody providers in creating a safer space for investors.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BCBS Paper Warns of Risks in Permissionless DLT Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/08/2024

    New working paper describes the risks associated with permissionless DLT, highlighting the need for banks to adopt robust risk management strategies.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Settles Charges Against Crypto Firm Abra

    By Editors | 30/08/2024

    The SEC said Abra operated as an unregistered investment company and sold a retail crypto asset lending product that should have been registered.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC Completes 3 PoC Use Cases in Project Ensemble Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/08/2024

    The three PoC use cases involve digital bonds, interbank transfers of tokenised deposits, and eBL settlement via tokenised deposits.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Planning Legal Action Against NFT Platform OpenSea

    By Editors | 29/08/2024

    OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer said the SEC is threatening to sue because “they believe NFTs on our platform are securities”.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA Launches New Sandbox for Tokenised Asset Transactions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/08/2024

    The Project Ensemble Sandbox will facilitate interbank settlement using tokenised money for transactions involving tokenised assets.

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    Sanctions

    Russia Set to Start Testing Crypto in International Payments

    By Editors | 29/08/2024

    The trials will commence in September. If successful, Russia may allow the Moscow Exchange to set up crypto platforms next year.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CME to Launch Weekly Bitcoin Futures on 30 September

    By Editors | 29/08/2024

    The new contracts will be cash-settled at 4pm New York time every Friday to help investors mitigate weekend price moves.

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