Regulation

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein emphasized the importance of advocating for the development of a robust listed options market for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a statement on Feb. 5, Sonnenshein expressed his belief that it has never been more crucial to push for the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF options. The absence of listed

The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has recently made significant legislative amendments to strengthen the regulations surrounding virtual asset business operators. These amendments aim to enhance accountability and duties of crypto executives, ensuring greater compliance and oversight within the rapidly evolving virtual asset sector. The government’s focus is on creating a stable and trustworthy

The approval of options on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may face significant delays, as reported by Reuters on February 1st. This delay is primarily due to the need for approval from two regulatory bodies, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to industry experts, this added

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, recently criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its minimalistic legal filing on January 30. Grewal expressed his dissatisfaction with the complete lack of substance in the administrative record, stating, “See for yourself whether it’s even close to complete or sufficient to justify their decision.” This article

Navigating the regulatory landscape can be a daunting task for cryptocurrency firms, especially those based in the European Union (EU). The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently provided some guidance on the provision of crypto-asset services to non-EU customers, shedding light on the possibilities for EU-based firms. However, it is crucial for these firms

The cryptocurrency industry is rapidly evolving, and regulators are faced with the challenge of keeping up with its growth. In a recent speech delivered by CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam, he expressed significant concerns regarding the current state of cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation. This article delves into the key points made in his speech and

In the world of cryptocurrency, the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) holds significant importance. Among the various digital currencies, Ethereum has emerged as a strong contender for a spot ETF. However, according to FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, the future of spot Ethereum ETF approvals seems uncertain. Terrett suggests that the U.S. Securities and Exchange

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a reminder to all taxpayers to report any income related to digital assets. The IRS defines digital assets as including convertible virtual currency and cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The agency has expanded the number of forms that include the question about digital assets and requires all

Sen. Elizabeth Warren recently made comments that have drawn significant backlash from the cryptocurrency community. Her remarks, based on a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), suggested that cryptocurrency is being used by “rogue nations” to evade sanctions and pose threats to national security. However, many in the crypto community argue that her

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently initiated a comment period on proposals related to options trading on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This article aims to provide an analysis of the SEC’s proposed rule changes and their potential impact on the cryptocurrency market. Proposed Rule Change for Nasdaq One of the SEC notices