SEC Chairman Gensler: Reevaluating Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog News

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler revealed that the regulator is taking a new look at spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications based on recent court rulings. Gensler mentioned that between eight and a dozen filings are...

Major Banks Participate in Fnality’s Sterling Payment System

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog News

Financial giants Lloyds, Banco Santander, and UBS participated in blockchain startup Fnality’s Sterling Payment System, marking a significant move in integrating blockchain into traditional finance. Live payments conducted through the system signal a future of digital...

Ripple Releases White Paper on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog News

Blockchain company Ripple has released a comprehensive white paper on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), providing insights into their potential benefits, associated risks, and adoption challenges. The document reveals that 130 countries, representing 98% of the...

Coinbase International Exchange Launching Spot Crypto Trading

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog News

Coinbase announced that Coinbase International Exchange is launching spot markets for non-U.S. customers. The platform aims to build liquidity and create a robust foundation in the initial phase, with plans to expand the product to include retail users, additional...

CoinList to Pay OFAC $1.2 Million in Settlement Over Allegations of Violating Sanctions

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog News

CoinList, a platform that facilitates token sales, has agreed to pay $1.2 million to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in a settlement over allegations of violating sanctions. The platform reportedly processed transactions involving users from sanctioned...

CoinList to Pay Over $1.2 Million to OFAC for Sanctions Violations

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog News

CoinList, a cryptocurrency exchange and token listing platform, has agreed to pay over $1.2 million in a settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for alleged violations of sanctions related to Russia and Ukraine. OFAC claimed that CoinList processed...