Prometheum labels UNI, ARB securities in custody expansion
Prometheum is the only SEC-registered crypto custody provider and already treats ETH as a security. Go to Source
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BitFlyer acquires FTX Japan, plans to launch crypto ETFs
The acquisition could be another step towards the first spot crypto ETF launching in Japanese markets. Go to Source
Grayscale transfers $1B ETH to Coinbase a day ahead of Ether ETF launch
The transfer occurred a day ahead of the launch of the first spot Ether ETFs in the United States, which are expected to start trading on July 23. Go to Source
Fed Chair Powell Reaffirms Stance on Custody Assets Amid SEC Crypto Rule Controversy
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, where Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) questioned him about the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121. This bulletin mandates that banks include digital assets held in custody on their balance sheets, significantly raising the cost of providing digital asset custody services. … Read more
Deutsche Börse Group’s Crypto Subsidiary Granted Four Licenses by the German Regulator
A subsidiary of the German multinational company Deutsche Börse Group has been granted four licenses by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority or Bafin. The licensing of the subsidiary helps to distinguish its product offering “as one of the few to meet these exceptionally high standards.” Cementing Crypto Finance’s Position in the European Digital Asset … Read more
‘War on crypto’ — Newly filed letters lambast proposed SEC custody rules
Industry representatives have cast doubt on the legality and impact of the United States securities regulator’s proposal to expand custody rules. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
German Stock Exchange Boerse Stuttgart to Provide Crypto Custody Through Licensed Subsidiary
Blocknox, a subsidiary of one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges, Boerse Stuttgart, has been licensed to operate as a crypto custodian in Germany. The authorization will allow the company to offer custody services for digital assets to institutional investors across the Old Continent. Boerse Stuttgart Subsidiary Blocknox to Offer Crypto Custody Services Under Bafin License … Read more
Crypto Regulation Is Like a Flimsy Umbrella in a Monsoon
You know what they say, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But when it comes to protecting your crypto funds on centralized exchanges (CEXes), the old adage should be “when life gives you regulations, make a self-custody wallet.” Self-custody is undoubtedly a better solution for protecting the interests of customers in crypto. Regulation alone … Read more
South African Government to Add Crypto Entities to ‘List of Accountable Institutions’
According to the South African government, crypto entities — or businesses whose activities include the exchange or transfer of crypto assets — are set to be included in the list of so-called accountable institutions starting Dec. 19. Businesses that convert one crypto asset to another or that conduct transactions where a crypto asset is transferred … Read more
Austrian Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Secures Trading License From Germany’s BaFin
Crypto exchange and custody platform Bitpanda announced on Nov. 22 that it had received a crypto trading license from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. According to Bitpanda, securing a license means it has become the “first European retail investment platform to meet BAFIN’s strict regulatory requirements.” New License Strengthens Bitpanda’s Position Austrian crypto exchange platform … Read more
