CRYPTOCURRENCY
SFC Facilitates Distribution of Research Reports for Eligible ETFs under Stock Connect
The SFC announced new arrangements to ease the distribution of research reports for eligible ETFs under the Stock Connect program.
FinCEN Issues Alert to Counter Financing to Hamas and its Terrorist Activities
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued an alert to financial institutions, urging vigilance in identifying and reporting suspicious activities related to the financing of the terrorist organization Hamas. The alert comes in the wake of a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which was funded through various means, including virtual currency.
Silvergate Reports $1B Deficit In Q4 2022
Silvergate Bank reported a $1 billion net loss attributable to common shareholders in Q4 2022. The FTX and Alameda Research class-action lawsuit is against the corporation. Silvergate CEO Alan Lane said the business still believes in the digital asset market and would keep its financial sheet liquid.
Russian Citizens Are Using P2P Bitcoin Markets to Escape Monolithic Banking System
Crypto usage is growing in Russia, despite attempts by the government to make investment more difficult.
PwC Reports Huge Shift in M&A and Fundraising from US to Asia and EMEA in 2019
In 2019, crypto fundraising and M&As began migrating over to Asia, Europe and the Middle East and saw a lack of new VC investments as the majority of funding came from crypto firms within the industry, according to PWC’s latest report released on April 6.