Hong Kong’s VSFG eyes Q1 2024 for spot Bitcoin ETF introduction
At least 10 asset managers have been working to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong amid a Bitcoin ETF push in the United States.
Grayscale CEO’s warning: Only two or three spot Bitcoin ETFs are here to stay
The spot Bitcoin ETF fee war will not save the funds from being eventually pulled from the market, the Grayscale CEO believes.
Gary Gensler approved the ETFs — but now he’s striking back
The Securities and Exchange Commission — forced by courts to permit Bitcoin ETFs — is abusing recent regulatory rules to discourage Bitcoin ETF investments.
Judge in SEC v. Binance case will hear arguments on whether crypto is a security
Binance.US’ legal team will be allowed to address “whether a digital asset remains a security in perpetuity” and staking as a security in court.
Canada proposes changes to investment fund requirements for crypto
The Canadian Securities Administrators want to provide greater clarity on custodianship and what funds can do with crypto assets.
Robinhood settles ‘gamification’ case with Massachusetts regulator for $7.5M
Massachusetts Secretary William Galvin brought the enforcement action in December 2020, claiming that Robinhood marketed itself as “some sort of game that you might be able to win.”
Former OpenSea manager appeals conviction, claiming NFT info isn’t ‘property’
In May 2023, a jury convicted Nathaniel Chastain of wire fraud and money laundering related to his knowledge of what NFTs would be featured on the OpenSea website.
Socialism ‘condemns people to poverty’ — Argentina’s Milei tells Western world at WEF
Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum advocating free market capitalism as a means to end poverty.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs one week on: BTC sells off, but ETFs reap success
Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin ETF sold more than 27,000 BTC in the first days of trading, but other issuers bought 40,000 BTC combined.
Thailand opens doors to retail investments in infrastructure-backed digital tokens
The new rules cancel the previous limit of 300,000 baht ($8,500) for retail investors concerning investments in digital tokens backed by real estate or infrastructure.