Coinbase expands futures trading services globally

Coinbase International Exchange has received regulatory approval. The approval underscores the company’s commitment to global expansion. Coinbase’s CEO continues to advocate for regulatory clarity.

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Bitcoin Lightning Gets Coinbase Approval

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced that the company will soon support the Bitcoin Lightning network, a solution for faster cryptocurrency transactions. However, a timeline has not been specified.

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New BitMEX market lets users predict fate of former FTX CEO and Bitcoin ETF

BitMEX launches its “Prediction Markets”, allowing traders to forecast outcomes of significant events, including the FTX recovery rate and potential SEC approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Major crypto derivatives exchange BitMex has expanded its products to include a new offering…

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Bitcoin Lightning Integration Gets Final Approval From Coinbase CEO

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced today that the crypto exchange will integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network, a layer-2 solution aimed at enabling faster and cheaper BTC transactions. The decision comes after months of scrutiny from the Bitcoin community, including high-profile critics like Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter and CEO of Block Inc. […]

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Celsius set to vote on asset sale plan after court approves disclosures

Celsius Network is set to vote on its plan to offload assets to the Fahrenheit consortium after securing court approval for its disclosure statement and voting plan on Aug. 17. The court approval highlights the climax of Celsius’ year-long journey from bankruptcy, navigating through tumultuous crypto market shifts and the arrest of its former CEO, […] The post Celsius set to vote on asset sale plan after court approves disclosures appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Want A Bitcoin Spot ETF? Then Prove BTC Is Not Manipulated, Says SEC

With multiple applications for a spot Bitcoin ETF already filed, many have continued to speculate when the SEC is likely to give its approval or otherwise. To further add to speculations, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz, citing his sources, stated that approval was likely to come within four to six months.

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ARK Invest’s CEO Says SEC Could Approve Multiple Spot Bitcoin ETFs Simultaneously

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has sparked speculation with her recent prediction that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may potentially grant approval for multiple Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) simultaneously.

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Cathie Wood and Mike Novogratz Are Both Bullish on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz are both optimistic about the imminent approval of a spot bitcoin ETF.

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UK FCA Chief Warns Against Judging Crypto Firms by Size for Approval Decisions

The FCA has turned down some of the largest crypto firms in the world in the last 18 months, its CEO Nikhil Rathi told lawmakers at a hearing.

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Mike Novogratz Says Spot Bitcoin ETFs Will Slingshot BTC’s Price Upwards As Institutional Demand Grows

The outspoken CEO of Galaxy Digital, Mike Novogratz, believes that the recent spate of applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) from high-profile asset managers if approved, would represent a “seal of approval” for crypto from the U.S. government and its top securities watchdog.

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BlackRock Highly Optimistic On Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval As CEO Larry Fink Terms Bitcoin An ‘International Asset’

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Legitimacy Boost: BlackRock CEO Declares Bitcoin An “International Asset”

BlackRock’s newest incursion into the Bitcoin (BTC) market has attracted attention. The world’s largest asset manager filed to launch the first spot BTC Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), which awaits approval or rejection from the U.

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ARK amends spot Bitcoin ETF filing to include surveillance sharing agreement

ARK’s amended 19b-4 includes a surveillance sharing agreement with CBOE and a US crypto exchange. ARK Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood says the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF is first in line for approval as “oldest” filing before the SEC.

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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire optimistic about bitcoin ETF approvals

Jeremy Allaire, the co-founder and CEO of Circle, expressed optimism about the potential approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Tianjin, China.

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Neuralink gets FDA approval for ‘in-human’ trials of its brain-computer interface

The Neuralink device is designed to be surgically implanted and, according to CEO Elon Musk, will eventually be marketed to the general public.

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GBTC approval could return a ‘couple billion dollars’ to investors: Grayscale CEO

Grayscale Investments’ boss, Michael Sonnenshein, said that if GBTC got the green light to “convert” to a spot Bitcoin ETF, there would “no longer” be a discount or a premium amid ongoing legal action against the SEC.

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Grayscale CEO highlights 20% GBTC share buyback option if ETF conversion fails

The proposed offer would require both SEC relief and shareholders’ approval.

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Aussie asset manager to offer crypto ETF using unique license variation

The CEO of Monochrome Asset Management says their license approval represents a significant step forward for both the advice industry and retail investors.

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Grayscale Boss Explains Why Approval of Inverse Bitcoin ETF Is Good Sign for Crypto

The approval is a further acknowledgment of Bitcoin’s maturity by the SEC, according to Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein

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Binance in Talks for Regulatory Approval in Germany, CEO Says

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is holding talks with regulators in Germany and hopes to be granted a a license, founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has said.

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VanEck CEO Doesn’t Expect Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Anytime Soon

Prior to that, Jan van Eck accused the SEC of holding a spot Bitcoin ETF hostage due to lack of jurisdiction

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Grayscale CEO: Spot Bitcoin ETF Is A Matter Of When, Not If

In an interview with CNBC, the CEO of Grayscale Investments argued that his company sees the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF as a matter of time.

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Gianpiero D’Alessandro’s Inbetweeners NFT Gets Justin Bieber’s NFT Approval

Gianpiero D’Alessandro, an illustrator, graphic designer and artist, is the brainchild behind the inbetweeners NFTs together with his long time childhood friend Pasquale “Pavi” V. D’Avino, who serves as CEO for inbetweeners NFT.

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Binance plans to launch in the U.K. and prepares for seeking FCA approval

Binance founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao, recently revealed that the crypto exchange aims to become a registered service provider in the UK in six to 18 months, reported The Telegraph. The post Binance plans to launch in the U.

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“A Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved. We Just Don’t Know When,” Says CEO Of $72B Asset Fund

Jonathan Steinberg, CEO of WisdomTree Investments —a New York-based exchange-traded fund and exchange-traded product sponsor and asset manager —has stated that a Bitcoin ETF approval from the U. S Securities and Exchange Commission is inevitable and could happen soon.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler actually is pro-Bitcoin, Volt Equity CEO argues

Volt recently received approval for an ETF that includes stocks in various crypto-related companies.

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Coinbase To Buy $500 Million In Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Defi Tokens On Its Balance Sheet

Coinbase has announced plans to convert an additional $500 million of its balance sheet into crypto assets after the exchange received approval from its board of management, according to CEO Brian Armstrong.

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Okcoin secures regulatory approval in Malta and the Netherlands

CEO Hong Fang said Okcoin was focused on Europe as part of the firm's global growth plans.

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Binance Vows To Seek Licensing Approval And Increase KYC Compliance With Regulators Globally

Binance has launched a global campaign to obtain licensing from local regulatory authorities including in Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and Latin America, according to the exchange’s CEO ChangPeng Zhao (CZ). CZ said on Twitter that the exchange held an hour-long press conference to share the active steps it’s taking to build on compliant efforts with local financial regulators […]

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Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Wants to Facilitate Bitcoin Trading As Soon As Regulation Opens Up

National exchange of the Philippines The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) plans to enable crypto trading on its platform. To do this, the exchange needs approval from regulators. PSE Best For Crypto Trades Speaking to CNN Philippines, PSE CEO and President Ramon Monzon said that the exchange would be a suitable platform for crypto trading due […] The post Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Wants to Facilitate Bitcoin Trading As Soon As Regulation Opens Up first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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VanEck’s CEO Calls for Bitcoin ETF Approval Amid Intense Customer Demand

Following another delay in the approval of the VanEck Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the CEO of the investment firm has called for a prompt decision. In a recent interview with CNBC, Jan van Eck urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve a Bitcoin ETF due to the high customer demand.

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Bitcoin ETF approval more likely under new SEC leadership, says Ark Invest CEO

"I think the probability of an ETF has gone up," said Cathie Wood

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Zimbabwe’s Stock Exchange Open to Crypto Listing Subject to ‘Regulatory Approval’

Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) CEO Justin Bgoni says its recently licensed subsidiary, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange is open to listing bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, according to local media reports, any such listings are still dependent on the digital asset issuers getting “regulatory approval.

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Kraken Financial CEO Explains the Ins and Outs of the First Crypto Bank

On Sept. 16, Kraken announced that it had attained regulatory approval to form the world’s first fully regulated crypto bank. The new entity, which will be called Kraken Financial, will be a Special Purpose Depository Institution based in the U.

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Brave New Coin is building crypto indices for the Toronto Futures Options Swaps Exchange

James Beattie is the CEO of the Toronto Futures Options Swaps Exchange (tFOSE), a new Canadian-based derivatives exchange and clearinghouse. tFOSE is currently seeking regulatory approval in Canada and plans to open for trading in early 2021.

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A Russian billionaire is getting into cryptocurrency, but not in the way that you would expect

Vladimir Potanin, one of the richest individuals in Russia and the CEO of metal conglomerate Norilsk Nickel, received approval from the Central Bank of Russia to operate a cryptocurrency. A central bank-approved cryptocurrency According to The Moscow Times, Potanin stated that the central bank has given the company the approval it needs to operate the […] The post A Russian billionaire is getting into cryptocurrency, but not in the way that you would expect appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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VanEck CEO: “No Bitcoin ETF Approval In The Foreseeable Future” By The SEC

Jan Van Eck, of Van Eck Associates, and CEO, gave his opinion on the probability of a regulated crypto investment asset taking root in the United States. The long awaited Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval of a Bitcoin ETF looks unpromising in the near future, and not anytime soon either. As one of the most […]

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New Patent Approval From Coinbase CEO Allows Users To Send Bitcoin To Email Addresses

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, has come up with the technology that makes sending Bitcoin (BTC) as easy as sending an email. The patent was filed back in 2015 and granted on Tuesday. It’s a system that allows users to make crypto payments with their emails corresponding with their wallet addresses. Once one offers […]

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Harbor Obtains SEC Transfer Agent License Approval, a Step Closer to Reg A+ Offerings

Harbor – deemed a platform that unlocks liquidity options for illiquid assets – has supposedly gotten a step closer to getting hold of a transfer agent license from the U. S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reports The Block.

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Canadian Regulator Green Lights 3iQ’s Bitcoin Fund; Will The US Approve a BTC ETF?

Canadian based investment firm, 3iQ, is set to launch a Bitcoin fund after approval by Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). The Bitcoin fund is closed-ended and will soon trade within Canada’s financial markets through the Ontario Stock Exchange.

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Libra’s a safe, secure and regulated alternative to decentralized cryptocurrency: Mark Zuckerberg

During Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional hearing on Libra, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney raised the question on Facebook’s intent behind gaining regulatory clearance. In this regard, the Facebook CEO clarified that the company aims to seek approval from all of the regulators that have jurisdiction over Libra’s line of business.

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Zuckerberg: Libra Needs to be Built, Won’t Launch Without Approval, Can Fix Failing Financial System

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, is about to go to Congress to defend the Libra Project. One day before officially testifying in court, Zuckerberg has released his prepared remarks for the hearings.

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Crypto exchanges require issuance and trading frameworks to get SEC’s approval, claims Blockstack CEO Muneeb Ali

As Binance and Bakkt have taken steps to ensure crypto’s presence within the U. S. territories, businesses leaders from both ends of the spectrum are forced to view their opinions about the new normal in finance.

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Liechtenstein Regulator Grants Approval To German-Startup Neufund For Token Offerings

Neufund, the Fintech startup based in Germany, starts launching public offerings onto its equity platform (which is a tokenized one) after getting clearance from an economic regulator in Liechtenstein.

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Binance CEO Calls Sportsbet’s New Bitcoin Sponsorship ‘Smart Move’

Sportsbet. io, the sponsor of Premier League Watford FC, made waves after putting the Bitcoin (BTC) logo on the team’s uniforms. Changpeng Zhao, the CEO and Founder of leading crypto exchange, Binance, has voiced his approval of the new endorsement.

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Binance And Paxos Jointly Launch New BUSD Stablecoin Pegged To The Dollar With NYFDS Backing

The largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance, has recently reunited with Paxos to create a new stablecoin pegged to the dollar (USD). Now, the New York State Department of Finances Services (NYDFS).

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Bakkt To Launch Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Very Soon, Pending Final Regulatory Approval

Bakkt, the Bitcoin futures platform created by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is set to launch really soon, according to reports. The CEO of ICE, Jefferey Sprecher, has recently affirmed that the company is currently working in order to develop a regulated ecosystem that will cater to investors from all over the world. He affirmed that […]

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ICE CEO Reveals Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Launch is Just Around the Corner

Coinspeaker ICE CEO Reveals Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Launch is Just Around the CornerAccording to the CEO of ICE, Bakkt’s parent company, the launch of the firm’s physically settled Bitcoin futures, is on the horizon.

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ICE CEO: Bakkt Will Launch Bitcoin Futures In ‘Very Near Future’

ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said Bakkt will launch its physically-settled bitcoin futures soon, subject to regulatory approval.

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