Category: Cryptocurrency

August 05, 2022 BY Alan Sayer

Coinbase and BlackRock Partner to Offer Institutional Clients Crypto Trading Access

To begin with, only trading access to bitcoin will be provided, although Coinbase said they will continue to progress the platform integration and roll out functionality in phases to interested clients. Joseph Chalom, Global Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships at BlackRock, said: "Our institutional clients are increasingly interested in gaining exposure to digital asset markets…

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SEC fraud
August 02, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SEC issues charges on 11 people in a $300 million crypto pyramid scheme

Furthermore, SEC alleges that cease-and-desist actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines in September 2020 and by the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance in March 2021 did not stop Forsage from operating and the defendants continued to promote the scheme while denying the claims in several YouTube videos. Carolyn Welshhans, Acting…

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Bitcoin
July 29, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ETC Group lists Bitcoin ETP in Europe on Cboe

Tim Bevan, Founder and co-CEO of ETC Group commented: As a flagship product, bringing BTCE to Cboe Europe is a logical step as demand for exposure to crypto recovers worldwide. The BTCE listing on Cboe Europe further establishes ETC Group’s leadership position in European domiciled cryptocurrency-backed securities. ETC Group’s products offer several benefits when compared…

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Crypto.com
July 25, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Crypto.com secures regulatory approval to operate in Cyprus

Kris Marszalek, Co-Founder and CEO of Crypto.com, said: Europe is a priority region for Crypto.com and our continued expansion in the market is a testament to our commitment to compliance and collaboration with regulators. Our registration in Cyprus is the next significant step in our continued progress as we expand our products and services to…

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July 24, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance to offer crypto CFDs in Australia

Leigh Travers, Director of Binance Australia Derivatives said: Launching crypto derivatives under an AFSL delivers on our core strategy of becoming a regulated institution in Australia. The Binance Australia Derivatives products will enable wholesale customers the opportunity to hedge their crypto portfolio as well as grow the total size of Australian crypto markets. Changpeng Zhao,…

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July 19, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

TraderCryptoX offering now includes 60 cryptos

Spread out the eggs Risk is present in every type of financial instrument. However, the risk factor is more meaningful for crypto trading because of the nature of these assets. Learning how to navigate through it properly can help investors benefit from crypto trading’s potential. Geitner added: It is well known that when risk is…

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July 18, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Coinbase secures crypto licence in Italy

Nana Murugesan, Vice President, International and Business Development, said: Building a constructive relationship with regulators in every jurisdiction in which we operate is incredibly important as we march toward our mission of increasing economic freedom in every corner of the world. Gaining this regulatory approval is a testament to our close collaboration and positive working…

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July 14, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OKX granted Dubai VARA provisional license

Lennix Lai, General Manager, OKX Dubai, commented: The MENA region is one of the fastest growing markets for our industry, and we are very excited to be at the heart of this thriving ecosystem. OKX looks forward to contributing meaningfully to the free exchange of ideas that is going to be so important to the…

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