cryptocurrency regulation

Hong Kong's leaders are currently evaluating the potential to open up the market to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would invest directly in cryptocurrencies. This move is part of a broader initiative to establish Hong Kong as a central hub for digital assets in the Asia-Pacific region,...

The future of crypto payments is not just a possibility but a current reality actively reshaping financial transactions worldwide, according to Austin Federa, Head of Strategy at Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) Foundation. Federa's insights, shared ahead of Benzinga's Future of Digital...

Yannik Schrade, co-founder of privacy protocol Elusiv, articulated on Friday a nuanced view on the regulatory stances in the U.S. and Europe. Schrade emphasized the need for innovation-friendly policies, even as he delved into the intricacies of maintaining privacy in the era of...

There's an increased expectation of a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) being approved in the coming months, in light of recent developments surrounding cryptocurrency regulations. This news aligns with the upcoming Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets conference...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit confirmed Grayscale Investments' ruling, mandating the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reassess the asset management company's application for a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF. This decision aligns with the court's judgment from...

Coinbase's (NASDAQ: COIN) Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, on Friday expressed optimism about the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a U.S. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), saying that the financial watchdog will "fulfill its responsibilities."...

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has identified Ireland as its principal center for EU operations and regulatory affairs. What Happened: The crypto exchange has forwarded its licensing application to the Central Bank of Ireland in preparation for the move, CNBC reported. The decision aligns with the...

The bipartisan Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, spearheaded by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), has garnered momentum as nine new senators join the coalition in support. The legislation aims to address the rising concerns over cryptocurrencies being used for...

Grayscale Investments on Tuesday firmly communicated to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that there are "no grounds" to deny the transformation of its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC: GBTC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). What Happened: In a letter penned by...

The Securities and Exchange Commission has once more postponed its verdict on the approval of all the nation's inaugural Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) focused exchange-traded fund until October. The move leaves industry proponents perplexed, especially in light of a recent court judgment that...

In a series of developments that highlight the growing significance of the Japanese cryptocurrency market, both the EOS Network Foundation and Binance Japan have announced major strides in expanding their presence in the country. The EOS Network Foundation on Wednesday announced that the...

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has been presented with Taiwan's esteemed Employment Gold Card during his recent visit to the country. This accolade, a testament to Buterin's contributions to the digital and crypto realms, grants him the privilege to travel in and out of...

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN), on Wednesday announced that it has secured approval to offer federally regulated crypto futures trading to eligible customers in the United States. This development comes after the company filed an application with the National...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) attempted to strike Coinbase's (NASDAQ: COIN) defenses in a civil case. Coinbase's attorneys responded, claiming the SEC's proposed motion do not meet the standard for granting such a motion. See below: We have responded to the SEC...

American investors are increasingly flocking to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as major financial institutions ramp up their engagement, bolstering the cryptocurrency's recent surge. This information was highlighted by K33 Research, a cryptocurrency analytics firm, in one of their reports, Coindesk...