Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has reached a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. government. This settlement is seen as a significant step towards the potential approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The settlement involves Binance agreeing to have compliance monitors overseeing its operations […]
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, also known as “Crypto Mom,” has expressed her support for the approval of a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States. In an interview with Bloomberg, Peirce stated that there is no reason for the SEC to stand in the way of such an ETF. This statement has […]
The film industry is embracing blockchain technology and the concept of tokenization, which allows individuals to have a stake in the financial outcome of a film. One example of this is the Spanish documentary “Bull Run,” which raised 320,000 euros in just 24 hours through tokenization. The film’s backers were given BULL tokens, which represent […]
The UK has given the green light for authorized investment funds to implement tokenization in the investment sector. This move aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness within the industry. The initiative is a result of collaboration between the Technology Working Group of the government’s Asset Management Taskforce, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and HM […]
Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), revealed that her son lost a significant amount of money in cryptocurrency investments despite her warnings. Lagarde has been vocal about her skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, considering them highly speculative and popular among criminals for money laundering. She advocates for strong regulations to protect consumers and […]
Newly elected Argentine President Javier Milei has reaffirmed his commitment to closing down the country’s central bank, dismissing rumors that he may backtrack on this promise. In a statement posted on Twitter, the Office of President Milei clarified that the closure of the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) is non-negotiable. Milei has […]
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has filed a legal brief opposing the government’s motion to prevent him from returning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while awaiting sentencing. Zhao recently pleaded guilty to failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program as part of a global resolution that resulted […]
UK funds have received approval to develop tokenization in order to enhance efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness in the investment management industry. The Investment Association, the representative group for the industry in the UK, has announced this development. The Technology Working Group of the Government’s Asset Management Taskforce, in collaboration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) […]
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, recently shared his insights on the legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Speaking at the 2023 DC Tech Week, Garlinghouse highlighted the setbacks faced by the SEC in the case. He stated that the SEC has lost on everything that matters and whether […]
The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to provide more details about its plans for a digital euro. However, ECB board member Fabio Panetta has cautioned against having high expectations initially. He emphasized that the digital euro will not be able to meet all expectations from day one. The ECB plans to have a two-year […]
