COINBASE TO EXPAND ITS CRYPTO SERVICES TO CANADA |1300 HKT | 0600 UKT | 15 Aug 2023

by Александр Пирогов | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog News

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its expansion into the Canadian market, aiming to capitalise on the country’s strong crypto awareness and regulatory framework. To attract new users, the exchange is rolling out a 30-day free access to its new service,...

US SEC POSTPONES DECISION ON ARK’S BITCOIN ETF |1300 HKT | 0600 UKT | 15 Aug 2023

by Александр Пирогов | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog News

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly postponed its decision on Ark Investment Management’s (ARK) spot bitcoin ETF application, which was originally set to be announced by 13 August as it has decided to gather public opinions before reaching a...

FTX FOUNDER BANKMAN-FRIED DETAINED FOR ALLEGED WITNESS TAMPERING |1300 HKT | 0600 UKT | 14 Aug 2023

by Александр Пирогов | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog News

Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been taken into custody after Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Manhattan federal court ruled that he likely attempted witness tampering related to his fraud trial involving the collapse of the exchange. The allegations arose...

BRAZIL’S CONGRESS PROPOSES HIGHER TAXES ON OVERSEAS-HELD CRYPTOCURRENCIES |1300 HKT | 0600 UKT | 14 Aug 2023

by Александр Пирогов | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog News

Brazilian lawmakers are set to vote on a bill to increase taxes on overseas-held cryptocurrencies on 28 August. The proposed legislation, which has already gained approval from a congressional committee, designates crypto as “financial assets” for tax purposes in...

RUSSIA TO EXPAND DIGITAL ROUBLE TESTING STARTING FROM 15 AUGUST |1300 HKT | 0600 UKT | 14 Aug 2023

by Александр Пирогов | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog News

Following an extensive testing period with banks, Russia will commence a pilot program of its digital rouble on 15 August. The initiative is part of the country’s strategy to enhance its financial system and offer an alternative to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin....

BITTREX AND EX-CEO SETTLE SEC ACCUSATIONS WITH $24M PAYMENT |1300 HKT | 0600 UKT | 12 Aug 2023

by Александр Пирогов | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog News

Crypto trading platform Bittrex and its former CEO, William Shihara, have reportedly settled with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for $24 million over allegations of operating an unregistered exchange. The sum includes disgorgement, prejudgment...