The head financial regulator in South Korea is proposing a new amendment to the credit financing regulations that would make it illegal for residents to use credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is concerned about potential money laundering and illicit outflows associated with South Korean nationals buying crypto from foreign exchanges. […]
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) in South Korea has proposed a ban on citizens purchasing cryptocurrencies using credit cards. The FSC aims to limit crypto trading on foreign exchanges and address concerns over illegal outflows of domestic funds, money laundering, speculation, and encouraging speculative activities. The proposed amendment seeks to restrict local crypto traders from […]
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is proposing changes to the country’s credit finance laws that would prohibit local citizens from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrency. The FSC expressed concerns about potential illegal outflows and money laundering associated with South Korean citizens buying cryptocurrency from foreign exchanges.The current laws in South Korea only allow […]
The forced sale of Credit Suisse (CS) to UBS has brought some stability to the troubled bank. However, the low sale price and the decision by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) to write off almost CHF 16 billion worth of contingent convertible bonds (AT-1 bonds) have caused an outcry in the financial market. […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a groundbreaking decision by approving the launch of the first-ever leveraged Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move signifies the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance and provides traditional investors with an opportunity to gain exposure to digital assets.The new ETF, called the Volatility Shares […]
The United States-based exchange Cboe has accepted the registration for listing shares of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposed by Fidelity Investments. The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund has filed a Form 8-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register its shares as securities listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange. However, […]
In a significant policy shift, Nigeria’s central bank has released updated guidelines for banks handling cryptocurrency accounts, signaling a change in the country’s stance towards digital assets. The move comes after the central bank recently lifted its ban on banks operating accounts for digital currency service providers, overturning a prohibition that had been in effect.Nigeria […]
A Bloomberg analyst has raised doubts about a report from Matrixport, a digital asset management firm, which claimed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may reject several pending applications for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The analyst, Eric Balchuna, questioned the credibility of the report and highlighted the lack of concrete information supporting […]
Nigeria’s central bank has issued new guidelines for banks dealing with cryptocurrency accounts, signaling a shift in the country’s approach to digital assets. The guidelines, detailed on the central bank’s official website, impose strict rules on banks when it comes to dealing with cryptocurrencies. Banks are prohibited from holding or trading virtual assets on behalf […]
Crypto exchange OKX has announced that it will implement new requirements to comply with the rules set by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Starting from January 8, users in the UK will be required to complete two questionnaires. The first questionnaire will assess users’ awareness of crypto investment risks and classify their investor profiles. […]
