The long-time president of the Swiss National Bank, Thomas Jordan, reportedly wanted to intervene at Credit Suisse much earlier than previously known. However, his concerns were not heeded. Months before the emergency takeover by UBS in March of last year, Jordan wanted to inject 50 billion Swiss francs of liquidity into the country’s second-largest bank […]
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is calling for unity within the crypto industry to support pro-crypto candidates in the upcoming 2024 US presidential election. He believes that it is crucial to counter the anti-crypto and anti-innovation stance taken by the Biden administration, particularly regarding blockchain technology. Garlinghouse emphasizes the need to support candidates who champion innovation […]
UK Treasury has introduced Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) regulations to create a controlled environment for testing new technology in financial markets. The rules allow the Treasury to modify or apply new legislative requirements, while the Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority can run and supervise a sandbox with granted powers. The regulations aim to […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated additional proceedings regarding three proposed crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), effectively delaying their approval. The proceedings concern NYSE Arca’s proposed rule change for Grayscale’s Ethereum Futures Trust ETF and Nasdaq’s proposal for Hashdex’s spot Ethereum ETF. The SEC has raised concerns over market manipulation and has asked […]
Revolut, a leading fintech platform, will temporarily suspend certain cryptocurrency services for its UK business customers starting January 3, 2024. This decision is in response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) crackdown on cryptocurrency advertising and the upcoming enforcement of new regulations on January 8.The suspension will only affect Revolut’s UK business clients, while other […]
The cryptocurrency industry is eagerly awaiting the decision of the US SEC on the Bitcoin spot ETF applications, which is expected to be announced in mid-January. While many are optimistic about the approval of the ETF, there is concern that if the applications are dismissed, it could lead to a significant downturn in the crypto […]
As the 2024 election cycle approaches, three political action committees (PACs) backed by influential figures in the cryptocurrency industry are preparing to make a significant impact with a $78 million war chest. The alliance, consisting of Fairshake and its affiliated super PACs, Protect Progress and Defend American Jobs, aims to shape the political landscape by […]
A group of super PACs, backed by cryptocurrency executives and investors, has raised around $78 million to support pro-crypto political candidates in the 2024 US elections. This initiative aims to sway the elections in favor of candidates who are supportive of cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation.Key players in this effort include prominent cryptocurrency firms like Ripple […]
Crypto exchange Coinbase has expanded its services in Singapore by announcing support for USD transfers. Retail customers in Singapore can now deposit or withdraw USD using their Coinbase accounts through the SWIFT network. This move is part of Coinbase’s plan to increase its presence in the Singapore market.With the introduction of commission-free trading for US […]
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, has responded positively to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to dismiss the company’s petition for a new regulatory framework for digital assets. Coinbase argued that the current application of securities statutes and regulations to crypto assets is unworkable, but the SEC disagreed, stating that existing laws […]
