Hamza Ahmed · 10 months ago UK recognises digital assets as property The UK passes a landmark law recognising digital assets as a new form of ownership, with impacts on security, bankruptcy and financial markets. EuropeFintechRegulation
Joseph Alalade · 10 months ago HashKey aims for $215m in Hong Kong IPO, targets institutional capital HashKey opens IPO subscriptions in Hong Kong, seeking $215 million ahead of its 17 December stock market debut. RegulationAsia
Hamza Ahmed · 10 months ago Japan: high taxes curb crypto investments In Japan, the main obstacle to the growth of the crypto market is not volatility, but taxes and tax complexity that discourage investors. AsiaRegulationCrypto
Hamza Ahmed · 10 months ago South Korea: mandatory liability for crypto exchanges South Korea introduces strict liability for exchanges after the $28 million hack on Upbit: damages without proof of negligence. AsiaRegulation
Joseph Alalade · 10 months ago GoTyme Bank launches crypto services for 6.5 million Filipino users GoTyme Bank introduces the direct purchase of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets in apps, integrating regulated crypto services without external exchanges. BanksFintechCrypto
Hamza Ahmed · 10 months ago Robinhood targets Indonesia with double acquisition Robinhood enters the Indonesian market with two strategic acquisitions in brokerage and crypto, targeting 36 million potential investors. AsiaCrypto
Joseph Alalade · 10 months ago BPCE opens crypto trading in French banking apps BPCE in France now offers in-app trading of Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and USDC to 2 million retail customers, with a phased rollout continuing until 2026. BanksEurope
Hamza Ahmed · 10 months ago Newsletter #88 Regulation, macroeconomics and institutional movements reshape the crypto landscape: from the CFTC green light to the BTC rally, via SpaceX and pressure on the Chinese USDT. Newsletter
Hamza Ahmed · 10 months ago BitMine Accumulates Ethereum: Record 200 Million Purchases BitMine increases Ethereum reserves with purchases of more than $200 million, surpassing major global holders. Ethereum
Joseph Alalade · 10 months ago Tether USDT under scrutiny, but surplus shows no immediate risks Arthur Hayes warns of potential risks for Tether, but data show record surpluses and solid reserves according to CoinShares. StablecoinsTether