JP Morgan Chase & Co. could soon create a new blockchain-based digital deposit token, according to reports from Bloomberg. The new token would allow for faster cross-border payments and settlements, and could be offered in a variety of currencies apart from the U.S. dollar. It would be restricted to bank use rather than retail use, […]
Caroline Pham, a commissioner with the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has proposed a limited pilot program to address crypto regulation. Pham suggested that the program would be similar to regulatory sandboxes previously introduced at the state level. The program would create a framework for emerging technologies and market structures under existing laws […]
JPMorgan, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, is reportedly developing a blockchain-based solution for cross-border transactions. The system, however, won’t be available until the bank receives approval from U.S. regulators. The new deposit token, which will be first launched for corporate clients, will allow transactions to other banks and is suitable for different forms […]
The U.S. Financial Accounting Services Board (FASB) has passed a unanimous vote to drastically change the way crypto asset values are recorded on publicly traded companies’ balance sheets. Under the new rules, crypto assets will be marked at fair value in companies’ accounting statements, rather than the current model of recording their crypto values at […]
Taiwan is reportedly planning to put restrictions on unregistered overseas crypto exchanges operating within its jurisdiction as a part of its incoming guidance for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan has created a draft of ten guiding principles for the management of virtual currencies in the country. These principles […]
Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume, has seen the departure of 10 key executives from various departments in the first nine months of 2023. This has been a key talking point in the crypto community, as the number of executives leaving amid growing regulatory troubles has been a cause for concern. The […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) have published a report commissioned by G20 under India’s leadership, outlining a comprehensive framework for regulating crypto-assets like Bitcoin and stablecoins. The paper synthesizes the policy recommendations from both organizations to help countries address the financial stability and integrity risks posed by the rapid […]
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has unanimously approved new guidelines for accounting and disclosing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. These regulations will come into effect in 2025, in an effort to improve transparency for investors and others who rely on financial statements. The new rules will require digital assets to be logged at their current market […]
Bitop Exchange, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange, has announced enhancements to its core products to better meet the needs of retail and institutional clients. The exchange is aiming to attract traders exploring investment options in commodities, stocks, spot, and derivatives via a user-friendly platform.Bitop has become licensed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and registered […]
The race for the first United States Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) has officially begun after the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) filed two 19b-4 applications to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The applications are for the ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF and VanEck Ethereum ETF investment products to be listed on CBOE’s BZX […]
