Czech National Bank Prepares for Oversight Role Under EU MiCA Regulation

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 06 December 2024, the Czech National Bank (CNB) was designated as the competent authority under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), in accordance with the draft Act on the Digitalisation of the Financial Market. The law was approved by...

US SEC Commissioner Speech: ‘The Journey Begins’ for Crypto Regulation with Crypto Task Force Initiative

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 04 February 2025, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) Commissioner Hester M. Peirce delivered a speech titled The Journey Begins, where she discussed the launch of the US SEC’s Crypto Task Force and its commitment to establishing a structured...

US SEC Announces Executive Staff Appointments Under Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 04 February 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced the executive staff appointments under Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda. The newly appointed team will advise the Acting Chairman on matters before the Commission and collaborate...

US SEC Secures Final Judgment against Investment Adviser Over Fraudulent “Cherry-Picking” Scheme

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 23 December 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) secured a final judgment against Steven J. Susoeff and his investment advisory firm, Steve Susoeff, LLC, doing business as Meritage Financial Group. The judgment was issued by the...

US SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss Challenges Facing Emerging Fund Managers and Small Public Companies

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 30 January 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced that its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will convene on 25 February 2025 to discuss capital-raising challenges for emerging fund managers and obstacles...

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Responds to US Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Decision

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 30 January 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a statement following the United States Federal Reserve’s (US Fed) decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25-4.5% after its two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The US...