FINMA Updates on Licensing Status for Portfolio Managers and Trustees in Switzerland

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 11 March 2025, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) published a Press Release on the status of licences issued to portfolio managers and trustees, following the implementation of the Swiss Financial Institutions Act (FinIA). The release details...

Hong Kong’s SFC Warns Public About Linkbex for Suspected Virtual Asset Fraud

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 6 March 2025, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) has issued a public warning against Linkbex, an entity suspected of engaging in virtual asset-related fraudulent activities. The HK SFC stated that Linkbex falsely claimed affiliation with seven...

Latvia’s Saeima Re-Elects Two Members to the Council of Latvijas Banka for a Second Term

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 6 March 2025, the Saeima of Latvia announced the re-election of Māris Kālis and Zita Zariņa for a second term as Members of the Council of Latvijas Banka. Under this decision, Māris Kālis’ term will extend until 12 March 2030, while Zita Zariņa’s tenure will...

FATF Updates Grey List: List of New Jurisdictions Added for Increased Monitoring for Regulatory Authority across Globe

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 21 February 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its latest update on jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the ‘Grey list’. When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it means the country has committed to...

US SEC Reviews Nasdaq’s Proposal to List Canary HBAR ETF Under Commodity-Based Trust Shares Rule in Collaboration with BitGo Trust Company Inc. and Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 7 March 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) initiated a review of a proposal submitted by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) to list and trade shares of the Canary HBAR ETF under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d). This proposal, detailed in the...

US SEC Reviews Nasdaq’s Proposal to List Grayscale Polkadot Trust Holding Polkadot (DOT) Tokens

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 7 March 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) released a notice regarding the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC’s proposal to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Polkadot Trust (DOT) under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d). The proposal, filed on 24...