US Treasury Secretary: Releases New Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Exchange Trading Products

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Hong Kong Issues Guidance on Crypto Custody Standards

HKMA issues standards for crypto custody, emphasizing risk assessment, segregation of assets, and compliance with regulations.

Grayscale Navigates SEC Meeting for Bitcoin ETF Approval

Grayscale Investments is actively pursuing SEC approval for its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's conversion into a spot bitcoin ETF. Recent discussions with the SEC revolve around NYSE Arca's proposed rule change. Grayscale's persistent efforts, court mandates, and engagements with BNY Mellon showcase its commitment. GBTC outlines plans for listing and ongoing share issuance. The broader industry, including major players like BlackRock and Fidelity, is also navigating the SEC approval process for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Crypto's Crossroads: Duelling Visions on Bitcoin Spot ETF's Rejuvenation or SEC Denial

The buzz surrounding Bitcoin ETFs has been going on for quite some time now. However, approval or rejection is up to the US SEC and opinions seem divided while the outlook is not very optimistic.

Binance Comes to Agreement With SEC Following Attempt To Freeze Crypto Exchange’s Assets

Binance has come to an agreement with the U.S. SEC after the regulator attempted to freeze the American arm of the firm’s assets.

IMF Provides Guidance On Crypto Policies

The IMF has released a board paper that provides guidance on how countries should draft appropriate policies in relation to cryptocurrencies.

DeFi Could Face Challenges Due to SEC’s Crackdown on Crypto Staking

Blish believes the biggest challenge would emerge if the SEC decides that no U.S. citizen should interact with crypto staking protocols.

Crypto YouTuber ‘BitBoy’ accuses former SEC boss of taking bribes

Ben Armstrong accuses former SEC Director William Hinman of accepting bribes to declare Ethereum (ETH) a commodity.

New SEC guidance on accounting and disclosures rankles Commissioner Peirce

Peirce, sometimes referred to as the Crypto Mom, found the new guidance to be an example of the SEC’s “scattershot and inefficient approach to crypto.”

ProShares files with SEC for Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF

The exchange-traded fund will be based on daily investment results corresponding to the inverse of the return of the CME Bitcoin Futures Contracts Index for a day.