Spot Ethereum ETFs reportedly facing potential SEC denial

The SEC is anticipated to deny applications for spot Ethereum ETFs following discouraging meetings with issuers. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to reject applications for spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of Ethereum, the… дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; 'Potential Fee War' Unfolding, Says Analyst

One of the issuers waived management fees for the first six months, undercutting rival offerings. дальше »

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Crypto Market Comes Roaring Back As Hong Kong Approves Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

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Hong Kong Approves the First Batch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Issuer Says

Hong Kong has reportedly approved its first batch of spot bitcoin ETFs, with multiple issuers announcing they received permission to launch the Bitcoin funds. дальше »

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Hong Kong approves Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as US lingers on ETH approval

Hong Kong further solidified its status as a crypto hub, with several issuers reporting approval of their spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) applications on April 15. However, Hong Kong’s foremost financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has yet to release an official statement on this development. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF Issuers Push Holdings To 4.27% Of BTC Supply Amid Crash To $61,000

There’s no denying the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs has done wonders for the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in general. These ETFs have now unlocked institutional demand into the world’s largest crypto asset to change the dynamics ahead of the next halving. дальше »

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Hong Kong ETFs: Issuers Claim Mainland China Funds Cannot Invest In Crypto Products

Bitcoin and Ether spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to receive the final approvals in Hong Kong as early as Monday next week. According to a recent Matrixport report, these investment products could unlock up to $25 billion in demand from Chinese investors through the Southbound Stock Connect program. дальше »

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The Protocol: How to Engineer Harder Money, or Just Make Your Own

Bitcoin's supply growth is set to automatically drop by 50% when next week's "halving" arrives, Ethereum is pondering a cut in ETH issuance, and meme coin issuers are just no-holds-barred spinning up new ones. дальше »

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Spot Ether ETFs Unlikely To Get SEC’s Blessing Anytime Soon, Bitcoin ETF Issuers Aver

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Bitcoin ETF Issuers to Face Legal Nightmare, Peter Schiff Predicts

Schiff has predicted that the issuers of Bitcoin ETFs would soon face legal troubles дальше »

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Key Congressman McHenry Is Bullish U.S. Stablecoin Law Will Pass This Year

The window is narrowing for legislation to set up rules for stablecoin issuers in 2024, but the retiring chairman of the House Financial Services Committee says it can be done. дальше »

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ZA Bank launches banking solutions for stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's ZA Bank revealed plans to provide specialized banking services for stablecoin issuers, a strategy it expects to boost local web3 adoption. дальше »

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BNB Chain to reward meme coin issuers with prizes up to $1m

The BNB Chain ecosystem team has announced a program to support meme coin developers with a prize pool of up to $1 million. дальше »

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London Stock Exchange To Launch Bitcoin ETN Market In May

Issuers proposing to establish a Bitcoin ETN on the Main Market in May will need to submit applications to the Exchange by April 15. дальше »

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Ether ETFs Likely Won't Get Approved in May, Bloomberg Analyst Predicts

Odds that spot ether ETFs will get approved in May have gotten slimmer, according to a Bloomberg ETF analyst who cited U.S. regulators' seeming lack of engagement with potential issuers over the products. дальше »

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EU publishes final draft rules on complaints handling for stablecoin issuers

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published the draft rules on complaints handling procedures for issuers of Assets Referenced Tokens (ART) on March 13. EBA collaborated with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to draft the regulatory technical standards (RTS). дальше »

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EU Regulators Publish Batch of Draft Rules for Stablecoins Under MiCA

The draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) lay out requirements for issuers when dealing with complaints about stablecoins referencing multiple currencies. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF Fee Wars Heat Up As Grayscale Mulls Spin-Off; VanEck Slashes Fees To Zero Until 2025

The Bitcoin ETF market has entered a new phase of intense competition as asset managers and issuers strive to attract clients and expand their assets under management (AUM).  Amid this fee war, digital asset manager Grayscale Investments has announced its consideration of a spin-off for its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust […] дальше »

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Hong Kong’s central bank launches stablecoin regulatory sandbox

Hong Kong has initiated a sandbox arrangement for stablecoin issuers to establish regulations for future operations. дальше »

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Analyst says odds of Ethereum ETF in May are 'down to 35%' and that means...

As the crypto community eagerly awaits the approval of Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a concerning silence looms over issuers. The laThe post Analyst says odds of Ethereum ETF in May are 'down to 35%' and that means... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Hong Kong's Central Bank Starts Regulatory Sandbox for Stablecoin Issuers

The regulator invited applicants with a "genuine interest in developing a stablecoin issuance business" to join the sandbox. дальше »

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SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF options request until April 4

The SEC postponed a decision on two requests to bring options on spot Bitcoin ETFs to market following the successful launch by nine issuers, excluding Grayscale’s GBTC. дальше »

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Institutional Crypto Wallet Provider Utila Raises $11.5M, Aims to Facilitate Tokenization Boom

Utila's self-custodial wallet offers a simplified user interface, fast onboarding process and recently added enhanced tokenization capabilities to better serve token issuers, co-founder and CEO Bentzi Rabi said in an interview. дальше »

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Spot Ethereum ETF issuers to meet with SEC in March

Multiple issuers are vying for a spot Ethereum ETF following the successful launch of spot BTC products, but SEC delays and commissioner comments signal a difficult road ahead. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF Net Inflows Slow to a Trickle as Price Flattens

Inflows into the 10 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds dropped to a two-week low on Wednesday, with the group attracting only about a net 500 bitcoin, some $25.5 million, data collected from the issuers' websites shows. дальше »

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Bitcoin Spot ETFs: Issuers Set New Record As Weekly Inflows Cross $2.2 Billion

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds have been online in the US for only two months, but their performance has far eclipsed any other asset class. These ETFs recently hit a new milestone, drawing over $2. дальше »

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Tether CEO implies Circle director misled Congress in ‘desperation’ attack on USDT

Stablecoin issuers Tether told CryptoSlate in a Feb. 16 statement that it is actively averting the misuse of stablecoin technology by working with global law enforcement agencies. The remarks followed comments by Caroline Hill, Senior Director of Global Policy and Regulatory Strategy at Circle, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing titled ‘Crypto Crime in […] The post Tether CEO implies Circle director misled Congress in ‘desperation’ attack on USDT appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bitcoin Continues To Break Wall Street Records: The Whales Are Here

Bitcoin is making waves on Wall Street, with BlackRock and Fidelity, two of the popular spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) issuers shattering records. Looking at recent trends, spot Bitcoin ETFs are surging in popularity, indicating that institutional investors, or “whales,” are diving headfirst. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton Joins Ethereum ETF Race

The asset manager is also one of the issuers of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund but hasn’t seen the same success as frontrunners BlackRock and Fidelity. дальше »

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Valkyrie exec predicts fewer Bitcoin ETF issuers by year-end

Valkyrie, alongside heavyweight competitors like BlackRock and Fidelity, is navigating a crowded market. дальше »

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Bitcoin's price drop and Grayscale outflows - Here's what's up

Outflows from Grayscale have been more than net inflows into other spot ETFs. The management fees charged by Grayscale were the highest among all ETF issuers. Bitcoin [BTC] dipped below $41,The post Bitcoin's price drop and Grayscale outflows - Here's what's up appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF Approval Nears: Issuers Submit Final Filings Ahead of SEC Deadline

The Bitcoin ETF applicants met the SEC deadline for the submission of crucial documents, raising hopes of an imminent launch. The post Bitcoin ETF Approval Nears: Issuers Submit Final Filings Ahead of SEC Deadline appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF issuers Fidelity and Galaxy race to offer lowered fees ahead of SEC approvals

Fidelity and Galaxy Digital are positioning themselves to gain early traction by naming Wall Street partners while setting competitive expense ratios of 0.39% and 0.59%, respectively. дальше »

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SEC could notify Bitcoin ETF issuers of its approval as early as next week: Reuters

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could notify spot Bitcoin ETF applicants of the regulator’s nod to their proposals as early as Tuesday next week, Reuters said in a report on Saturday, December 30. дальше »

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Hong Kong Regulators Propose Mandatory Licenses for Fiat-Backed Stablecoin Issuers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) are also planning a sandbox to provide guidance on compliance. дальше »

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Multiple Bitcoin ETF Issuers Meet With SEC as Approval Chances Improve

Several Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers, including BlackRock, Grayscale, Franklin, and Fidelity, have met with the SEC, increasing chances of product approval. The SEC must decide on BlackRock's application by January 15. дальше »

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Stablecoins Such as Tether May Be in U.S. Sights, Top U.S. Treasury Official Warns

Wally Adeyemo, deputy secretary of the Treasury, said issuers outside the U.S. need to be forced to prevent abuse by terrorists. дальше »

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SEC extends comment window for Franklin Templeton and Hashdex Bitcoin ETFs

Experts said the SEC could be laying blocks ahead of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals in early January 2024 following early delayed decisions on bids from two potential issuers. дальше »

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Singapore Crypto Investors Can Now Earn Passive Income from Stablecoin Issuers

Stablecoin issuers may now be able to offer crypto users passive income if they have been approved by the Singapore Monetary Authority. The post Singapore Crypto Investors Can Now Earn Passive Income from Stablecoin Issuers appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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European Banking Authority Follows UK With Stablecoin Draft Proposals

The European Banking Authority has tabled a proposal on how EU stablecoin issuers can manage liquidity risks through stress tests. The post European Banking Authority Follows UK With Stablecoin Draft Proposals appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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EU announces funds requirements for stablecoin issuers ahead of MiCA

The European Banking Authority (EBA), the banking watchdog of the European Union (EU), has launched consultations on draft capital requirements for stablecoin issuers. EBA’s Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) were announced on Wednesday and seeks to establish a common funds requirements framework for stablecoin companies ahead of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. According to […] дальше »

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EU Banking Watchdog Seeks Feedback on Draft Liquidity, Capital Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

Three consultations on relevant rules will run until Feb. 8, 2024, the European Banking Authority has said. дальше »

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EU banking watchdog proposes liquidity rules for stablecoin issuers

The proposed guidelines are currently in the public consultation phase for the next three months and, if approved, will come into effect starting in June 2024. дальше »

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One of the Largest Stablecoin Issuers Is Considering an IPO

Circle, valued at $9 billion previously, may pursue an IPO in early 2024, enhancing transparency with regular financial reports and Deloitte as an auditor. The post One of the Largest Stablecoin Issuers Is Considering an IPO appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Federal Reserve’s Michael Barr comments on stablecoin regulations, CBDCs

Michael Barr, vice chair for supervision at the U. S. Federal Reserve, commented on matters related to stablecoins and CBDCs on Nov. 7. According to reports from Bloomberg, Barr said: “There is interest in strong, federal regulation of stablecoins that makes sure the Federal Reserve can approve, regulate and enforce against stablecoin issuers, including wallets. дальше »

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U.S. Federal Reserve's Barr Holds Line on Central Bank Needing Stablecoin Powers

Vice Chairman Michael Barr argued that the Fed needs regulatory and enforcement authority over stablecoin issuers – a point of contention in the debate over legislation. дальше »

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ProShares Goes Short On Ethereum With New ETF Launch

ProShares, one of the biggest issuers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has added another Ethereum-related ETF to its growing offerings following the launch of the “world’s first Short Ether-Linked ETF” on November 2. дальше »

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Decoding Arbitrum's stablecoin frenzy and market momentum

Arbitrum sees more active users in the stablecoin sector. ARB continues to trade in the $0.9 price region. Recent reports indicate a rise in interest among stablecoin issuers on Arbitrum [ARThe post Decoding Arbitrum's stablecoin frenzy and market momentum appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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How Japan Is Leading the Race to Regulate Stablecoins

Japan’s stablecoin regulations attempt to address some of the biggest fears about major stablecoins: Do issuers really have the assets to back them? дальше »

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USDC dominantes EUR stablecoin market, surpassing USDT

As the interest rate environment has changes, the market of EUR stablecoin issuers has changed significantly. Circle Internet Financial has become the largest EUR-backed stablecoin (EURC) issuer on the market, surpassing Tether’s EURT and Stasis’ EURS stablecoins. According to Kaiko’s… дальше »

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