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Celsius Bankruptcy Saga Nears Closure as Court Approves Restructuring Plan
9.11.2023
In a pivotal moment for Celsius Network LLC and its affiliates, the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court has issued a confirmation order for the modified joint Chapter 11 Plan of the crypto lender. The approval sets the stage for a significant overhaul following the tumultuous financial...
Blackrock Registers Ishares Ethereum Trust With Delaware’s Division of Corporations
9.11.2023
Blackrock may be taking steps toward obtaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the near future. This comes on the heels of the company’s application for an Ishares Ethereum Trust with the Delaware Division...
Bitcoin ETF launch could be delayed more than a month after SEC approval
9.11.2023
A total of 12 asset managers have filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the U.S. SEC, with the first window for approval from the SEC opening on Nov. 8
SEC’s first window to approve all 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs starts today
9.11.2023
There’s an eight day window between Nov. 9 and Nov. 17 where all 12 spot Bitcoin ETF filings could be approved by the SEC, according to Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas
Brief Approval Window Opens for spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants, 90% Chance of Approval by January
8.11.2023
In an exciting development, Bloomberg ETF research analysts, Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart, unveiled data showing an eight-day long window wherein the Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C) could approve all 12 spot Bitcoin ETF applicants beginning as soon as tomorrow. A Brief Window...
Bitcoin Pushes Towards $36K Ahead of Last Approval Period For Spot ETFs This Year
8.11.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has one last short window, an eight-day period starting Thursday, if it wants to approve all 12 spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications this year, Bloomberg analysts wrote in a note on Wednesday
SEBA Bank’s Hong Kong Branch Secures Full License for Crypto Services from SFC
8.11.2023
Source: SEBA Bank The Swiss crypto bank SEBA has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary SEBA Hong Kong has received a full license from the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This regulatory approval enables the bank to engage in a wide range of financial activities, including...
FTX Seeks Bankruptcy Court Approval to Sell $744 Million Worth of Trust Assets, Including Grayscale and Bitwise Funds
6.11.2023
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its debtors have sought approval from the bankruptcy court of Delaware to sell select trust assets, including funds from Grayscale and Bitwise, with an estimated value of $744 million. The proposed sale would be facilitated through an investment...
Valkyrie Anticipates Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF by SEC This Month
3.11.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may finally approve the long-awaited spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) as early as this month, according to Valkyrie’s chief investment officer, Steven McClurg. Bitcoin’s price has rallied over the past few months in anticipation of...
XRP, TON win approval in Dubai International Financial Centre free trade zone
2.11.2023
The new tokens join the ranks of BTC, ETH and LTC for use by the 4,000-plus companies located in the zone, which is considering new legal measures as well
Dubai Moves Forward with Crypto Adoption as WadzPay Secures VARA Initial Approval
2.11.2023
  On October 31, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) gave “Initial Approval” to WadzPay signifying a noteworthy stride towards broadening crypto adoption in Dubai. The approval is part of WadzPay’s progress toward achieving a comprehensive Virtual Asset...
Dubai VARA grants 'initial approval' to crypto firm WadzPay
2.11.2023
The license allows WadzPay to begin preparing to provide virtual asset services and activities under the VASP License for Transfer and Settlement and Broker/Dealer activities
Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Rising to $150,000 by 2025 — ‘Imminent’ Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Expected
2.11.2023
Global asset management firm Alliance Bernstein expects the price of bitcoin to reach $150,000 by 2025. The firm’s analyst has predicted “imminent” approvals of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including those by leading...
PayPal Receives UK’s FCA Approval to Offer Crypto Services to UK Nationals
1.11.2023
Payments giant PayPal has become the latest to secure a cryptoasset registration from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). According to the update on the FCA’s crypto register, the regulator issued registration to PayPal UK Limited on 31 October. The registration would allow...
Web3 Wallet Backpack Launches Registered Crypto Business in Dubai
31.10.2023
Backpack , an all-in-one Web3 wallet, has become the latest to receive a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Dubai. The approval will enable Backpack to launch a regulated cryptocurrency exchange service in the city. Per the company’s press release, Backpack Exchange is set...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Could Attract $3B on First Day and Up To $55B Over Five Years: Analysts
31.10.2023
Investors have been eagerly anticipating regulatory approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF, which is expected to trigger a fresh wave of institutional demand in the leading cryptocurrency. While estimating the potential cash inflow for such a fund remains a subject of debate among market players...
SEC’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Looking Like ‘a Done Deal’ in January, Says Bernstein
31.10.2023
Global asset management firm Alliancebernstein’s research arm expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in early January 2024. Noting that the regulator “has been actively responding with edits/comments on...
Uniswap DAO Signals Approval for $12 Million Investment in Ekubo’s Governance Token – Here’s What You Need to Know
30.10.2023
Uniswap DAO, a major player in decentralized finance (DeFi) world, has shown significant support for a proposal to invest a substantial amount of its treasury funds into Ekubo, a decentralized exchange (DEX) operating on Ethereum’ Starknet network. The proposal suggests investing 3 million...
Digital Asset Investment Products Register Record $326M in Inflows, Led by Bitcoin and Solana
30.10.2023
Digital asset investment funds saw a record $326 million in net outflows last week, marking the largest single week of inflows since July 2022. According to a recent report by CoinShares, the surge in investor interest can be attributed to growing optimism surrounding the potential approval of...
VanEck Files Amended Application for Bitcoin ETF with SEC
30.10.2023
New York-based asset management firm VanEck has taken a significant step towards launching a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by submitting an amended application to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a notable departure from the strategies followed by other...