Hong Kong Gets Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Stablecoin Interest From China’s Harvest Global: Reports
Venture Smart Financial Holdings is also aiming for a spot-bitcoin ETF and is involved in the discussions about the stablecoin sandbox.
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UK Supreme Court Refuses Craig Wright Appeal
In July it was ruled that Wright was only entitled to just 1 GBP in compensation for a libel claim against bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack.
Spot Ether ETF Applications Decisions Delayed by SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission delayed an application by Grayscale Investments to convert its Ethereum trust product into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), a day after pushing back a decision on an application from BlackRock to launch an ether ETF.
Digital Pound Legislation Will Provide Protections to Privacy and Control, Govt Says
Many respondents to the digital pound consultation said that they had concerns about privacy and control.
The Digital Pound Consultation Will Drop Thursday, U.K. Official Says
There’s a number of issues around privacy, financial inclusion, whether there’s limits, monetary policy and interest, James Bowler, Permanent Secretary of the Treasury said.
What’s Uniting the SEC’s Crypto Cases
Earlier this week, a federal judge asked attorneys with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission why – “big picture” – there wasn’t any sort of uniting regulation addressing crypto.
Tornado Cash Developers Storm, Pertsev Raise Over $350K for Legal Defense With Support From Snowden
A legal fund for the defense of Tornado Cash co-founders Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev has received more than $350,675 and public support from Edward Snowden, the former NSA whistleblower.
‘Lord, You Told Me to Do This’: Pastor Defends Taking $1.3M From Failed Crypto
Eli Regalado said God told him to start the INDXcoin project and he’s waiting on further guidance after Colorado securities officials accused him of running a crypto scam.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Questions Meta’s Ongoing Crypto Efforts
A letter sent to the tech giant said it still has five active patents related to cryptocurrencies, despite the firm saying that it has no digital assets-related works ongoing.