Grayscale Investments Announces Leadership Changes Ahead of SEC’s ETF Decision

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog News

Grayscale Investments, a prominent crypto asset management firm, has undergone leadership changes as it awaits the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision on its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) application to become a U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). Barry...

Ripple Secures Regulatory Approval for Crypto Services in Ireland

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog News

Global payments network Ripple has achieved a significant milestone with official regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland to offer crypto services in the country. The approval includes Ripple’s Irish subsidiary, Ripple Markets Ireland Limited, and...

Japan Plans Tax Reforms for Cryptocurrencies in 2024

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog News

Japan is considering significant tax reforms for cryptocurrencies in 2024, with a focus on taxing corporations based on their profits from virtual currency sales. The proposed changes also aim to establish a tax system for individual investors aligning with the tokens...

Russia Plans to Legalize Cross-Border Crypto Transactions by Mid-2024

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog News

In a recent interview, Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, revealed that Russia is considering the legalization of cross-border transactions with cryptocurrencies by the second half of 2024. Aksakov emphasized the importance of...

IOSCO Releases Policy Recommendations for Consistent Regulatory Oversight

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog News

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued nine policy recommendations on Dec. 19, aiming to promote greater consistency in regulatory oversight within and across jurisdictions. While the recommendations cover fundamental principles,...

Chainlink Unveils Strategy to Bridge Traditional Finance and Blockchain

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog News

Chainlink has announced strategic initiatives to bridge the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain technology. The crypto oracle provider plans to expand the Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for seamless cross-chain transactions,...