Regulation
SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin-Related ETFs From Ark 21 Shares, Teucrium
Investment firms are still trying to get bitcoin ETFs approved by the U.S. regulator.
Winklevoss-Owned Gemini Galactic Snags FINRA Broker-Dealer Approval
The license could open up future opportunities around digital securities trading.
Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation Issues Warning About DeFi
The U.S. state regulatory body emphasized the DeFi investment market is still new, highly volatile and driven mostly by psychological factors.
Privacy Coin Monero in Focus
As part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week, Grid News Tech Reporter Benjamin Power shares insights into his latest report on privacy coin monero, which has come under fire for emerging as the alleged "crypto of choice" for cybercriminals. Plus, breaking down Monero's use cases and where it stands in the U.S. regulatory environment.
Russia's Finance Ministry Opposes Central Bank Call for Crypto Ban
The ministry believes Russia needs regulation, not a blanket ban, an official said.
Thai Authorities Plan to Regulate Crypto as Means of Payment
The Thai SEC has also proposed a set of guidelines to limit the use of digital assets for payments.
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Will Block Unregistered Wallets
The exchange was reportedly pressured from its partner bank to change its mind.
Indonesia's Regulator Warns Financial Firms Against Offering Crypto Sales: Report
Financial institutions are strictly prohibited from "using, marketing, and/or facilitating crypto asset trading."
Professor Gensler Gets an F on Crypto
An antagonistic SEC doesn't serve crypto or U.S. consumers, argues the Competitive Enterprise Institute's Paul H. Jossey.
Binance Didn't Upgrade Customer Checks, Despite Promises to Regulators: Report
A Reuters investigation found Binance has not been as keen on regulation as it has publicly professed to be.
