Bitcoin ETF approval could be ‘hard to resist,’ ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton says

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton suggested during a CNBC interview on July 10 that regulators could soon feel compelled to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. Clayton explained that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has previously chosen to reject spot Bitcoin ETFs while approving futures Bitcoin ETFs based on the latter’s surveillance sharing agreements […] The post Bitcoin ETF approval could be ‘hard to resist,’ ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton says appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-11 01:10

US lawmakers call on DOJ, SEC to investigate Prometheum, citing suspicions of “false testimony” and securities law violations

U. S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of (R-AL) and Members of Congress Ralph Norman (R-SC), Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), Byron Donalds (R-FL), and Mark Alford (R-MO) Blaine Luetkemeyer have co-signed a letter calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to investigate Prometheum, Inc. дальше »

2023-7-11 21:20

Circle targets APAC’s 74% USD trade invoicing for digital dollar growth

Circle, the USDC stablecoin provider, appears to be targeting the 74% of Asia Pacific (APAC) trade invoicing processed in US dollars between 1999 and 2019, as per FED estimates. In a recent blog post, Circle’s executives underscored the potential role of the digital dollar, specifically USDC, in the APAC financial landscape, given the persistent use […] The post Circle targets APAC’s 74% USD trade invoicing for digital dollar growth appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-4 11:53

The SEC’s odd pick: Unmasking Prometheum

The following is a guest post from Hamilton Keats, CEO and co-founder of Krayon Digital. In an attempt to demonstrate that there’s a path forward for crypto firms within the existing regulatory framework, the SEC extended an invitation to Prometheum to the House Financial Services Committee hearing on digital assets. дальше »

2023-7-3 06:00

Blockchain Association calls for Gensler’s recusal from crypto enforcement decisions

The Blockchain Association is calling for SEC chair Gary Gensler to recuse himself from regulatory proceedings, claiming he demonstrates “clear bias” against the industry. Senior counsel Marisa Coppel wrote today that Gensler’s statements proclaiming all cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin to be securities show that he has “prejudged the facts” without adequately assessing the evidence and data, […] The post Blockchain Association calls for Gensler’s recusal from crypto enforcement decisions appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-6-30 23:37

Very few Bitcoins are actually moving, but the liquidity picture could change soon

Key Takeways Spot volume remains low and liquidity thin in Bitcoin markets Only 2.7% of the supply has moved in the last week; 7% has moved in the last month This compares to 7% of the total supply of Bitcoins which are likely lost  Uncertainty is high due to tightening regulation and the macro climate […] The post Very few Bitcoins are actually moving, but the liquidity picture could change soon appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

2023-6-29 14:05

Canadian lawmakers publish recommendations in support of blockchain adoption

While the U.S. grapples with a fragmented and turbulent regulatory environment for digital assets, some of Canada’s lawmakers are attempting a more holistic approach. The Canadian House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Industry and Technology has published a comprehensive report on blockchain technology, including a series of recommendations to the Government of Canada to support […] The post Canadian lawmakers publish recommendations in support of blockchain adoption appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-6-29 06:00

KuCoin to introduce mandatory KYC, ending deposits for non-verified users

Crypto exchange KuCoin announced on June 28 that it will soon implement mandatory know-your-customer (KYC) checks for its users, a significant shift from their past policies New KYC rules begin in July KuCoin said that new customers will need to complete KYC checks to access its trading platform and other services starting on July 15, […] The post KuCoin to introduce mandatory KYC, ending deposits for non-verified users appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-6-29 00:36

Reclusive Binance co-founder Yi He speaks on SEC case

Binance’s famously private co-founder and CMO, Yi He, commented on the company’s regulatory standing in an interview published by Bloomberg on June 28. Yi He discusses regulations In several interviews, Yi He commented on regulatory challenges, noting: “If [regulators] really took the time to understand our industry, they would see that if Binance isn’t compliant, […] The post Reclusive Binance co-founder Yi He speaks on SEC case appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-6-29 23:32