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SEC denies WisdomTree’s spot Bitcoin ETF
The SEC's second rejection of a spot Bitcoin ETF again cited concerns about fraud and manipulation.
Jocelyn Yang
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Indian crypto community sees silver lining after 1st week of parliamentary session
A cabinet note suggests the government intends to regulate cryptocurrencies as assets with the Securities and Exchange Board of India at the helm.
Monika Ghosh
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New round of digital yuan coupons issued as Beijing Winter Olympics near
In Beijing, four state-run banks released a new batch of digital yuan (e-CNY) coupons on Thursday to promote its adoption rate in rehearsal for the upcoming Winter Olympics. This batch of coupons tests the e-CNY’s application in small-amount and high-frequency payment scenarios. Fast facts According to an announcement from Beijing financial authorities, coupon use cases […]
Ningwei Qin
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Japan’s central bank is urged to speed up its digital yen project
With economic security as a top priority, the Kishida administration anticipates the release of competing CBDCs.
Danny Park
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The digital yuan’s de-dollarization
Why the Federal Reserve and other major central banks are likely to speed up development of retail CBDCs.
Forkast.News
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Korea Exchange CEO calls for institutionalization of crypto
Sohn Byung-doo, chief executive officer for Korea Exchange (KRX), urged South Korea to prepare an institutional infrastructure as virtual assets have become a major investment asset in the country. Fast facts In his speech at the 2021 Global ETP Conference, Sohn insisted that the “virtual asset market is no different from the capital market in […]
Danny Park
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Chinese cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360 develops crypto mining tracking system to facilitate clampdown
Qihoo 360, a Chinese internet company best known for its antivirus software programs, has built a system that could help the Chinese government track cryptocurrency mining activities, as the country continues to crack down on the sector. Fast facts Qihoo 360 said in a Tuesday statement that it detected 109,000 active mining IP addresses on […]
Timmy Shen
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Binance crypto license plans in Singapore uncertain
Will crypto exchange Binance withdraw its license application in Singapore and look elsewhere in its search for a new global home?
Michelle Lim
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Crypto-ban fears may be an overreaction in India
A former finance secretary says too much is yet unknown about the new crypto bill for investors to expect the worst.
Monika Ghosh
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SEC chair Gensler calls stablecoins ‘poker chips’ again
Conversation between current and former SEC chairs at annual digital asset compliance summit focused on regulating crypto.
Jeanhee Kim
