Cryptocurrency

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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    VASP Business Closures Not Being Handled Properly: KoFIU

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2024

    More VASPs are expected to close ahead of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act coming into effect on 19 July, KoFIU said.

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    Thai SEC Grants First Approval for Bitcoin ETF

    By Editors | 07/06/2024

    The ETF will operate under a fund-of-funds structure, allocating investments across major global Bitcoin funds.

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    Japan FSA Directs Crypto Firm to Report on $300m Theft

    By Editors | 06/06/2024

    The FSA directed DMM Bitcoin to investigate and report on the cause of the theft. The government will monitor these efforts and “respond appropriately”.

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    No Penalty for Block Earner, Australian Court Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2024

    The Federal Court said Block Earner will not have to pay a penalty as it acted “honestly” before offering its “Earner” product.

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    Cboe Australia Commences Trading in New Bitcoin ETF

    By Editors | 05/06/2024

    The new ETF, launched by Monochrome Asset Management, is the first in Australia to hold crypto assets directly.

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    ESMA Issues Conflict of Interest Rules for Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 05/06/2024

    ESMA says crypto firms may be “vertically integrated” but must be able to identify, prevent, manage and disclose conflicts of interest.

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    UK Sees Launch of First Six Crypto ETN Products

    By Editors | 31/05/2024

    21Shares and WisdomTree launched a total six ETNs on the LSE, which are fully backed by physical holdings of Bitcoin or Ethereum.

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    NYDFS Sets Customer Service Standards for Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 31/05/2024

    New NYDFS guidance sets expectations for crypto firms regarding customer service, complaints response and resolution, and reporting.

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    NYSE to Launch Cash-settled Bitcoin Index Options

    By Editors | 31/05/2024

    The options contracts will track the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index and are subject to regulatory approval.

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    ‘Gemini Earn’ Investors Secure Return of $2b in Crypto Assets

    By Editors | 30/05/2024

    Investors are receiving their digital assets “in kind”, meaning they benefit from crypto price increases since withdrawals were halted in January 2023.

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