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SEC Enacts New Registration Mandate for Key Market Players to Bolster Oversight
The SEC introduced new rules requiring liquidity providers to register as dealers or government securities dealers in February 2024, aiming to improve market stability and transparency.
BlackRock and ARK Invest Conform to SEC's Cash Redemption Model for Bitcoin ETF
Major ETF issuers BlackRock and ARK Invest comply with SEC's cash redemption model for their spot Bitcoin ETFs, potentially paving the way for regulatory approval.
SEC's Chair Gary Gensler Issues Statement on Amendments to Broker-Dealer Registration Rule
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is amending Rule 15b9-1, allowing broker-dealers to bypass national securities associations like FINRA. The changes aim to ensure consistent oversight, particularly in cross-market and off-exchange activities, and promote transparency and efficiency in the capital markets, benefiting investors.
Mt. Gox Creditors Given Extra Month to Register Claims, Distribution Deadline Delayed
The registration deadline for Mt. Gox creditors has been pushed back by another month, allowing creditors to file claims until April 6. The distribution of assets to creditors will now start from Oct. 31 instead of Sept. 30. Mt. Gox creditors have been waiting for years to get compensated for losses incurred because of the exchange hack in 2014. The extension in the deadline means that creditors will have another month to decide whether to take a lower amount now or wait another nine years to get the full amount.
Revolut Finally Wins FCA Registration to Offer Crypto trading Services in UK
Revolut is finally added to the UK FCA’s register. The firm is now approved to operate its crypto trading services in Britain.
Crypto.Com Wins Registration Approval in France
Crypto.com has additional registrations and licenses in France expanding its footprints in Europe after Italy, the UK, and Greece.
FCA Extends Temporary Registration Deadline for Selected Crypto Firms
Some crypto businesses have been offered additional time in order to make it onto the full register to meet requirements from the UK regulator.
Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody Gets FCA Approval to Offer Cryptocurrency Services
Zodia Custody has been given greenlight to provide cryptocurrency services to institutions.
Major China Bank Disables Digital Yuan Wallet Registration After Launch Draws Intense Public Attention
China Construction Bank (CCB) opened registration service for the DCEP wallet via its mobile app but disabled the new feature shortly after.
Buy Us Out: Majority of Chinese Blockchain Companies Don't Develop or Even Use Blockchain Technology
Blockchain companies have become a hot property in China over the last few years, and the rise in company registrations really surged following Chinese Leader Xi Jinping announcment last October that the country must strive to become the global blockchain leader.