The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a regulatory framework that prioritises tokenized stocks representing real U.S. shares with full shareholder rights, marking
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Kevin O’Leary Predicts Clarity Act May Return to Senate in Early 2024
Shark Tank host Kevin O’Leary has suggested that the stalled Clarity Act, a proposed US regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, could resurface in the Senate as
Bitcoin Legal in New Zealand but Not Fully Regulated, Says FMA
Bitcoin is legal to buy, hold, and sell in New Zealand, but it remains outside the scope of a dedicated regulatory framework, according to the
SEC Proposes Update to Transfer-Agent Rules to Address Blockchain and Tokenization
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed amendments to transfer-agent rules, seeking to align securities regulations with advancements in blockchain technology and tokenization. The
SEC Introduces Five-Year ‘Innovation Exemption’ for Tokenized U.S. Stock Markets
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a five-year regulatory framework allowing qualifying platforms to operate markets for tokenized US stocks without registering
Crypto Market Rattles as Bitcoin Hits Monthly Low Amid Senate Vote
Bitcoin’s decline to a monthly low of $75,000 has intensified market jitters, with broader cryptocurrency losses following the US Senate’s rejection of the CLARITY Act.
Blockchain.com Reports IPO Plans Amid Crypto Market Recovery
Blockchain.com, a major cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) this year, aiming to raise $500 million with
Blockchain.com Aims for IPO by Year-End, Bloomberg Reports
The cryptocurrency services provider Blockchain.com is reportedly targeting an initial public offering by the end of 2025, according to Bloomberg, which cited unnamed sources. The
Hong Kong Regulators Expand Cooperation to Cover Crypto Firms Under New MoU
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) have agreed to a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to
South Korean Police Refer 18 Polymarket Users to Prosecutors in Gambling Probe
South Korean authorities have referred 18 users of the prediction market platform Polymarket to prosecutors as part of an investigation into alleged illegal gambling. The
