Cantor Fitzgerald announces $2B Bitcoin financing business

Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald brought a reprieve from the days politics with a business announcement.

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South Korea's strict laws on crypto exchanges come into force

The new regulations issued by South Koreas watchdog to protect user assets on crypto exchanges went into effect on July 19.

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UAE central bank approves licensing system for stablecoins

KARM Legal Consultants founder Kokila Alagh said that the regulations clarify the issuance, licensing and supervision of dirham-backed payment tokens.

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HKMA and SFC Announce Annual Updates to Financial Services Providers List

The HKMA and SFC have concluded their annual updates to the Financial Services Providers list under the OTC derivatives regulatory regime. (Read More)

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Enforcement of South Korean virtual assets law prescribed in decree

The details of enforcing the Protection of Virtual Asset Users Act are not contained in the bill, which comes into force July 19.

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Crypto firm Hiddup rebrands amid $41M investigation and legal woes

Hiddup continues advertising returns ranging from 6 to 16% per annum through blockchain mining on its website while facing legal action.

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CoinShares secures 116% return from FTX claim sale

CoinShares will reinvest $39.78 million from the sale of its FTX claim into growth opportunities and enhanced client services.

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Democratic Party of Korea Pushes for Reconsideration of Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The Democratic Party of Korea plans to request the Financial Services Commission to review its stance on the legal status of spot Bitcoin ETFs, following opposition to its previous statement. (Read More)

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New South Korean leadership will press for Bitcoin ETF trading

The Democratic Party of Korea promised to allow Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, and it expects to follow through one way or another.

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DIY Multisig vs. Collaborative Custody Multisig

Deciding to take bitcoin into self-custody is the first step, but holders must assess how they want to protect their savings with either singlesig, DIY multisig or collaborative custody.

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South Korea to Allow Crypto Sales by Nonprofits and Exchanges From June 1

Starting June 1, South Korea will let nonprofits and crypto exchanges sell digital assets under strict FSC rules to boost transparency and curb speculation.

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EU watchdog urges banks to prioritize clients in AI usage

The EU's top financial regulator, ESMA, mandates that banks and investment firms ensure AI tools prioritize client interests, reinforcing accountability under MiFID.

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SEC fines NYSE parent company $10M for failing to report cyberattack

The Intercontinental Exchange will pay a penalty for failing to timely inform a cyber intrusion. The enforcement action affected several ICE subsidiaries, including the New York Stock Exchange.

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With $70B in Transactions, Ripple Labs Expands in UAE: Partners with Zand Bank and Mamo Pay

Ripple Labs partners with UAEs Zand Bank and Mamo Pay to revolutionize cross-border payments using blockchain.

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Robinhood Reports Strong Growth in April 2025 Operating Metrics

Robinhood Markets, Inc. has announced significant growth in its April 2025 operating metrics, including an increase in funded customers and platform assets, despite a decline in crypto trading volumes. (Read More)

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Capital One Leverages AI Innovation for Enhanced Financial Services

Capital One is advancing AI technology to provide enhanced services to over 100 million customers, focusing on proprietary systems and responsible AI deployment, according to an NVIDIA podcast. (Read More)

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ASIC Appeals Federal Court Ruling on Finder Wallet's "Earn" Product

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appealed a federal court ruling that found Finder Wallet's "Earn" product compliant with Australian financial laws, raising concerns about consumer protections. (Read More)

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US House Committee Passes ‘Keep Your Coins Act’ to Protect Right to Self-Custody Crypto

The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services has passed the Keep Your Coins Act of 2023 to protect the self-custody of crypto. “Those attacking self-custody oppose individual freedom. They want someone they control to control your assets,” said Congressman Warren Davidson who introduced the bill. Keep Your Coins Act of 2023 Advances The U.S. House [...]

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Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Implements Travel Rule for Crypto Asset Transfers

BitFlyer, a leading Japanese crypto asset exchange operator, announced the implementation of new regulations known as the travel rule, aimed at preventing criminal activities and enhancing security in the crypto industry. (Read More)

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SEC Chief to Testify Before House Committee on Crypto Oversight

SEC chief Gary Gensler will face questioning from the House Financial Services Committee on April 18 regarding his approach toward the crypto ecosystem. The committee will focus on Gensler's rulemaking and approach toward crypto assets and lay down a regulatory sphere for digital assets. (Read More)

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