Levan
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoPotential Approval of Bitcoin ETF Raises Concerns Over Self-Custody and Market Distortion
A potential approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States is raising concerns among analysts about the impact it could have on the original vision of Bitcoin. Josef Tetek, a Bitcoin…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoMt. Gox Begins Repaying Creditors After 10-Year Wait
After a decade of anticipation, Mt. Gox, the infamous cryptocurrency exchange, has begun repaying its creditors. Users on social media have confirmed receiving payments for their long-blocked Bitcoin deposits in…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoHashdex Meets with SEC Chair's Office to Discuss Bitcoin ETF Proposal
Crypto asset management firm Hashdex recently had a meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of the Chair to discuss its proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. The…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoJapan's Cabinet Proposes Tax Breaks for Unrealized Crypto Gains
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to eliminate corporate tax on unrealized cryptocurrency gains, potentially revolutionizing the crypto landscape in the country. If this proposal becomes law, it would mean t…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoSwiss Digital Asset Bank Sygnum Receives Major Payment Institution License in Singapore, Expands Cryptocurrency Brokerage Services
Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum has obtained a Major Payment Institution Licence (MPIL) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its Singapore arm. This license will enable the bank to offer brokerage…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoChinese Authorities Bust $2.2 Billion Underground Banking Operation Using Cryptocurrency
Chinese authorities have reportedly cracked down on a $2.2 billion underground banking operation that used foreign virtual currency trading platforms to help clients bypass the country’s capital controls. The o…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoHong Kong Proposes Licensing Framework for Fiat-Referenced Stablecoins
Hong Kong is considering accepting and regulating fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS) through a proposed licensing regime. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoAfrican Countries Embrace Cryptocurrency with Minimal Regulation
Africa has emerged as a continent with significant interest in cryptocurrency, with countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Ghana leading the way in adoption. In 2023, these countries made…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoRipple Refuses SEC's Offer to Acknowledge XRP as a Security
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, recently revealed the details of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) settlement offer to the company. The SEC had requested Ripple to publicly ack…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoDeadline Set for Final Changes to Bitcoin ETF Filings, Approval Expected in January
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set a deadline of December 29, 2023, for final changes to be made to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings. Several firms, including…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoAquila Group Under Scrutiny: Former Julius Bär CFO Joins Controversial Partner Alpique Swiss Wealth Partners
Dieter Enkelmann, former CFO of Bär Bank, has taken a seat on the board of Aquila Swiss Wealth Partners, a partner of Aquila Group. This move brings attention to the Aquila Group, which has been in the spotlight…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoBank Job Cuts Reach Record High in 2023, UBS Leads the Way
Western banks have been cutting tens of thousands of jobs this year, with Swiss bank UBS leading the way. According to calculations by the British newspaper “Financial Times,” European and American banks have eli…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoSwiss Financial Startup Quantarea Offers "Quant as a Service" to the Banking Industry
A new startup called Quantarea has recently launched in Stettlen, Switzerland, with the aim of offering “Quant as a Service” to the country’s financial industry. The company, founded last summer, is based in the f…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoEvaluation of Swiss Banking Regulation: Too Big to Fail Rules Under Scrutiny
The Swiss government is considering the evaluation of regulations for large banks, according to Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter. The Finance Minister is advocating for an open discussion on the matter. The…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoNew Leadership Transitions in Swiss Financial Institutions
Andréa Maechler, former director of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), surprised the financial world when she resigned in June and took on a new role as Deputy General Manager at the Bank for International Settlements…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoOn-Chain Trading Platform Thunder Terminal Suffers Security Breach, Loses $240,000 in ETH and SOL
Thunder Terminal, an on-chain trading platform, recently experienced a security breach resulting in a significant loss of approximately $240,000. The breach occurred when a hacker gained unauthorized access to a…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoPaxos Expands Stablecoin Issuance to Solana Blockchain, Paving the Way for Future Innovations
Paxos, a leading stablecoin issuer, has received regulatory clearance to launch its Paxos USDP stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. This move highlights Paxos’ growth and adaptability in the industry. Previously, P…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months agoGrayscale Adapts ETF Strategy to Meet SEC's Cash-Only Redemption Requirements
Grayscale, a crypto asset manager, has made amendments to its ETF strategy in order to comply with the cash-only redemption demands of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revised filing…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months, 1 week agoKyberSwap Decentralized Finance Protocol Implements Workforce Reduction Following $48.8 Million Exploit
The team behind decentralized finance protocol KyberSwap has made the difficult decision to reduce its workforce by 50% following a major exploit that cost the company $48.8 million. CEO Victor Tran expressed his…
-
bob wrote a new post
11 months, 1 week agoRipple Secures Regulatory Approval for Crypto Services in Ireland
Ripple, the global payments network, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland to provide crypto services in the country. This approval allows Ripple to…
