SEC Delays Decision on HashDex Bitcoin Spot ETF Application, Grayscale Ether Futures Filing
Franklin Templeton also has an outstanding bitcoin ETF application with a Nov. 17 decision deadline.
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Crypto-Friendly Lawmakers Ask Biden, Yellen to Quantify Hamas’ Digital Asset Fundraising
Lawmakers want to know to what extent Hamas may actually be raising crypto funds to finance terrorism, and what role the U.S. has had in seizing those funds.
Celestia’s TIA Token Rises 200% Since Debut Despite Muted On-Chain Activity
Just 160,000 transactions have been facilitated on Celestia in the past 13 days.
Hong Kong Gaming Company Boyaa Interactive Seeks Approval to Buy $100M in Crypto to Boost Web3 Strategy
The company’s plan highlights Hong Kong’s rising profile as a digital asset hub.
What an SEC Proposal Means for RIAs in Crypto
The SEC’s Custody Rule requiring advisors to safeguard digital assets has big implications for advisors working in the crypto industry, says Nathan McCauley, CEO and Co-Founder of Anchorage Digital.
Navigating the Next Wave of Crypto Institutionalization: A Due Diligence Primer
As FTX showed, operators in digital asset markets need to improve corporate governance standards. Here are the key components as the industry readies for another possible bull run.
CBDCs Good for Payments, Even With Competition: IMF
The International Monetary Fund’s planned CBDC handbook offers guidance for policymakers on how to explore digital versions of sovereign currencies.
CFTC Chief: Nothing Changed After FTX Meltdown to Empower Agency to Prevent Repeat
U.S. CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam says his agency is still awaiting new authorities from Congress to get supervision power over the crypto markets.
Tokenization Firm Superstate Gets $14M Investment to Bring Traditional Funds On-Chain
The company has earmarked the funds for team expansion, creating private funds for institutional investors and crafting a framework for tokenized public funds that U.S. clients can access.
‘Intents’ Are Blockchain’s Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?
Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we use blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits.