Crypto Regulation Tightened in Hong Kong: See Changes

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) updated regulations of operations with crypto and crypto ETFs

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Hong Kong regulator updates crypto policies for intermediaries

In an Oct. 20 post, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong shared updated guidelines that will supersede the January 2022 joint circular on virtual-asset-related activities.

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Hong Kong Police Forms New Work Group To Fight Against Illegal Trading Activities

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has allied with the Police to establish a group to monitor and investigate crypto exchange-related crimes. This development comes amid scandals involving the Dubai-based JPEX exchange, a leading Hong Kong crypto industry player.

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Hong Kong cracks down on crypto crime

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission is collaborating with the police to form a specialized task force aimed at combating illegal activities on cryptocurrency trading platforms.

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VanEck Announces Plans To Launch Ethereum Futures ETF (EFUT)

Prominent investment manager VanEck has revealed plans to launch an Ethereum Futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). Interestingly, this development comes a few hours following news that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was looking to fast-track the approval of some Ether futures ETF applications ahead of a US government shutdown.

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BREAKING: Valkyrie Secures Green Light For Ethereum Futures ETF, Trading Launching Tomorrow

According to a recent FOX Business report, Valkyrie Investments has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) featuring Ethereum (ETH) futures.

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Insider Reveals That SEC Could Allow Ether Futures ETFs To Start Trading Next Week

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Bloomberg Analysts Say Ethereum Futures ETFs Could Start Trading Soon – Here’s When

According to Bloomberg analysts, Ethereum futures ETFs (exchange-traded funds) could start trading for the first time in the United States as early as next week. This comes just a few hours after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on Ark Invest and VanEck ETH spot ETF applications.

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Hong Kong ramps up crypto business transparency after JPEX blowup

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced new measures to enhance investors’ education following the JPEX debacle. In a Sept. 25 statement, the financial regulator announced its intention to publish a comprehensive list of licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) on its website.

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Hong Kong plans to flag suspicious crypto platforms amid JPEX scandal

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong is intensifying the fight against unregulated cryptocurrency platforms in its region amid the JPEX crypto exchange scandal.

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Hong Kong to name all crypto license applicants following JPEX scandal

Hong Kong’s Securities & Futures Commission (SFC) continues to scrutinize the crypto market to fight unregistered virtual asset trading platforms in the region. On Monday, 25 September, the watchdog vowed to reveal all certified trading platforms to help users identify unregistered cryptocurrency firms in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe

Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand

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Hong Kong to list ‘suspicious’ crypto platforms in wake of JPEX scandal

In the wake of the ongoing JPEX scandal, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission says it will issue a public list of suspicious crypto trading platforms.

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Grayscale Takes New Approach As It Files For Another Ethereum Futures ETF

On the back of its partial victory against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Grayscale has applied to the Commission for another Ethereum Futures Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Why Another ETH Futures ETF? According to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Grayscale Investments filed this application on September 20.

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Grayscale applies for new Ethereum futures ETF

Grayscale has submitted a filing for a new Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Wall Street Journal said on Sept. 19. According to that report, Grayscale submitted its filing under the Securities Act of 1933.

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Grayscale Submits Application for New Ethereum Futures ETF

Grayscale Investments has submitted a second application for an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) under the Securities Act of 1933, unlike its first application filed under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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Zhu Su and Kyle Davies banned by Singapore regulator for 9 yrs over securities breaches

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a prohibition order banning Three Arrows Capital (3AC) founders Zhu Su and Kyle Davies, according to a Sept. 14 notice. The financial regulator banned the two individuals for nine years because they violated the country’s Securities and Futures Act 2001 (SFA) and Securities and Futures (Licensing and […] The post Zhu Su and Kyle Davies banned by Singapore regulator for 9 yrs over securities breaches appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Singapore Central Bank Issues 9-Year Prohibition Orders to 3AC Founders

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued 9-year prohibition orders against Three Arrows Capital's Zhu Su and Kyle Davies for violating the city's Securities and Futures Act. The post Singapore Central Bank Issues 9-Year Prohibition Orders to 3AC Founders appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Hashdex Joins Spot Ethereum ETF Race With Mixed Filing – Details

Brazilian asset manager Hashdex has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) comprising futures and spot Ether contracts.  Known as the Hasdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF, the application for this investment fund was submitted by the Nasdaq stock exchange and, upon approval, will be managed by Toroso […]

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Hong Kong’s SFC cautions against unregulated crypto trading by JPEX

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has advised investors to exercise caution regarding JPEX, a cryptocurrency exchange operating without regulatory approval

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CFTC settles charges against companies behind 0x (ZRX), two other DeFi protocols

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced settlements with multiple DeFi companies in a press release dated Sept. 7 as it and its counterpart regulator for the securities market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), show no sign of slowing down their ongoing enforcement actions against actors in the cryptocurrency space.

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Crypto Shorts See $120 Million Squeeze As Bitcoin Shoots Up

Data shows the crypto futures market has seen a large amount of liquidations on Wednesday as Bitcoin has registered a sharp surge. Crypto Liquidations Total At $170 Million During Past 24 Hours On Tuesday, August 29, news broke out that Grayscale has emerged victorious against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its […]

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Hong Kong grants crypto license to Swiss bank SEBA’s branch

The Swiss bank SEBA received an in-principle license approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The in-principle approval from the financial authority will allow the entity to operate in the crypto industry. The company can offer advisory…

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SEBA Bank Secures License To Facilitate Crypto Trading Services In Hong Kong

SEBA Bank, a Switzerland-based crypto-focused bank, has secured an in-principal license to offer crypto services in Hong Kong. SEBA’s Hong Kong unit announced this achievement on August 30. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) license allows the bank to offer over-the-counter crypto derivatives and other products in Hong Kong. Also, SEBA Hong Kong said it […]

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SEBA Bank’s Hong Kong Arm Gains Regulatory Nod for Bitcoin and Crypto Operations

SEBA Bank’s subsidiary in Hong Kong has achieved a significant milestone, receiving in-principle approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This tentative green light allows SEBA Hong Kong to engage in a range of crypto-focused financial activities.

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SEBA Bank Granted Conditional Approval for Hong Kong Crypto Services

Swiss-based SEBA bank has received conditional approval from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission to offer cryptocurrency services in Asia, pending fulfilment of certain conditions. The post SEBA Bank Granted Conditional Approval for Hong Kong Crypto Services appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Hashdex Enters Bitcoin Spot ETF Race With Unique Application – Details

Digital asset management firm Hashdex has filed a spot Bitcoin ETF application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, according to reports on Friday, August 25.  Hashdex, who claims to be a global pioneer in crypto management, is looking to hold spot Bitcoin in its Bitcoin futures ETF, rebranding its DEFI ETF on the […]

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ARK Invest and 21Shares join forces for crypto ETFs

ARK Invest and 21Shares have jointly applied for two futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) products involving ether (ETH) and bitcoin (BTC).  The applications lodged with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by Empowered Funds, the investment advisor for the products, on…

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Joins Ethereum Futures ETF Race After Spot Bitcoin ETF Delay

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had on August 11 moved to delay its decision on the ARK 21Shares Spot Bitcoin ETF application. Following this, Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest and 21 Shares has moved to apply for a separate Ethereum futures ETF in what many may consider a double-barreled approach for these firms.

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SEC’s Ethereum Futures ETF Approval: A Resounding Victory For ETH’s Security Status?

According to Bloomberg, in a key development for the cryptocurrency industry, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly set to allow the launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Ethereum (ETH) futures.

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SEC May Approve Ethereum-Futures ETFs Sooner Than Expected – Details

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may approve the foremost Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  This news comes amid the rising interests of several financial giants that have filed applications with the US SEC to deploy ETF products based on cryptocurrencies, such as BTC and ETH.

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SEC Poised To Approve Ether Futures ETFs By October In Bullish Crypto Milestone

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U.S. Regulators Reportedly on the Verge of Approving Ether Futures ETFs

According to a recent report by Bloomberg, U. S. securities regulators are on the brink of greenlighting exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on ether (ETH) futures. Unlike traditional ETFs that hold the actual cryptocurrency, these proposed ETFs would be backed by derivatives contracts linked to the value of ether.

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Will indication of SEC approval for Ethereum futures ETFs be precursor to further pain?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to approve the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Ethereum futures, according to a Bloomberg report on Aug. 18 The green light from the regulatory body could pave the way for several firms, including Volatility Shares, Bitwise, Roundhill, and ProShares, that have filed to launch ETFs […] The post Will indication of SEC approval for Ethereum futures ETFs be precursor to further pain? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum surges 11% after report SEC is set to approve Futures ETF

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission isn't likely to block the debut of Ethereum futures ETFs, according to sources.

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Coinbase, Tarred as an Illicit Exchange by the SEC, Quietly Got Regulated Elsewhere in the U.S.

As Coinbase Inc. (COIN) scraps with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on its right to exist as an exchange, the company has achieved an unprecedented milestone in U.S. oversight by winning approval to handle customers’ buying and selling of crypto futures.

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Valkyrie files for Ethereum futures ETF

Valkyrie Investments has filed for an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), as seen in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Aug. 16. According to that filing, nearly all of the fund’s assets will be invested in exchange-traded Ethereum futures, while a small portion will be invested in collateral investments such as cash, […] The post Valkyrie files for Ethereum futures ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Volatility Shares aims to list its Ether Futures ETF on October 12

Volatility Shares plans to have its Ether Futures ETF (ETHU) open to investors on October 12.  The company listed its 2x Bitcoin-linked ETF (BITX) in July. While all eyes remain on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with regard to the several spot Bitcoin ETF applications before it, market experts say the first Ethereum futures […] The post Volatility Shares aims to list its Ether Futures ETF on October 12 appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Hong Kong crypto platform HKVAX receives approval-in-principle from SFC

HKVAX has moved closer to becoming only the third platform to receive a VATP licence in Hong Kong. This is after it obtained an approval-in-principle from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) The SFC website lists OSL and Hashkey as only two VATP licensed companies.

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Valkyrie Unveils Double-Barreled Approach To Launch An Ethereum ETF Alongside A Bitcoin ETF

Valkyrie has applied to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to add ETH futures contracts to its Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BTF).   Valkyrie Makes A Move To Stay Ahead Of The Crowd Valkyrie’s application represents a move to stay ahead of the crowd.

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Hong Kong securities regulator warns unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms may face steep fines, imprisonment

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a warning on Monday, Aug. 7, to virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) involved in what it practices, emphasizing the potential legal and regulatory consequences.

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Hong Kong securities regulator warns of ‘criminal’ activity by unlicensed exchanges

Under the Securities and Futures Commission’s licensing regime, which started June 1, crypto firms offering services or operating in Hong Kong must comply with new requirements.

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Hong Kong regulator warns crypto exchanges, Shiba Memu marches on

Hong Kong regulator the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published the warning on August 7. Crypto exchanges yet to apply for licences but have gone ahead to publicise the same. Shiba Memu presale gathers speed with over $1.

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Crypto Investor HashKey Aims to Raise $100M for New Digital Assets Fund

The liquid digital assets fund, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, will open for investments on Sept. 1.

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SEC flooded with 12 Ethereum ETF applications in less than a week

As of Aug. 3, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received a total of 12 Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. The latest additions came from Bitwise, submitting new applications for equal-weight and market-weight versions of its Bitcoin and ETH futures ETFs.

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Crypto Optimism Reignites: 12 Ethereum ETF Filings Await SEC’s Green Light

In what can be seen as a significant trend in the crypto world, a total of 12 applications for Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been submitted to the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Asset managers’ interests pivot to Ethereum futures ETFs

At least six asset managers, including Grayscale, have submitted an Ethereum (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing application with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The applications are coming in less than two months after the financial regulator received an avalanche of Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications from several traditional financial institutions, including BlackRock.

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Ethereum ETFs Heat Up As Filings With SEC Climbs To Six

The latest sign of crypto going mainstream among traditional investors is the race heating up to launch the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Ethereum futures. In recent weeks, six companies have filed proposals with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch Ethereum futures ETFs.

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Race for Ether Futures ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Firms Filing SEC Applications

As many as six entities have filed applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange (SEC) for Ethereum Futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as of filing time on August 2, 2023.

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