Hong Kong SFC Publishes Rules for Spot Bitcoin ETFs

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 28, 2023 | Blog News

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released rules for spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers, allowing the use of both cash and in-kind creation models. This is in contrast to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which...

Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Seeks Information for Launch of Retail CBDC, DCash 2.0

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 28, 2023 | Blog News

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has issued a Request for Vendor Information (RFVI) as part of its exploration process for launching a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), named DCash 2.0. The ECCB is seeking input from parties with deployment-ready...

Microsoft Launches Copilot App, a Comprehensive AI Companion

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 28, 2023 | Blog News

Microsoft has introduced Copilot, a standalone AI chatbot app available on the Google Play Store for Android users. Developed in collaboration with OpenAI, Copilot integrates advanced language and image generation capabilities from GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 with image...

Hong Kong Proposes Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 28, 2023 | Blog News

Hong Kong has introduced a regulatory proposal for the stablecoin industry, outlining a legal framework that mandates stablecoin issuers to acquire a license within the city. The proposal, collaboratively released by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the...

South Korea asks for disclosure of Cryptocurrency Holdings of officials

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 28, 2023 | Blog News

The South Korean government has announced the implementation of a unified public official asset disclosure service, incorporating the registration of cryptocurrency holdings. Beginning January 1, 2024, asset disclosure information for public officials, including...

SEC Sets December 29 Deadline for Spot Bitcoin ETF Amendments

by Александр Пирогов | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog News

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established a deadline of December 29 for spot Bitcoin ETF applicants to finalize their filing amendments. Spot Bitcoin ETF issuers have been informed that applications fully updated and submitted by this date will...