The Boston Security Token Exchange (BSTX), a new facility of the Boston-based BOX exchange, received regulatory approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a blockchain-based securities exchange. BSTX was launched jointly by BOX and Overstock’s blockchain arm tZERO, originally seeking approval for launching publicly-traded registered … [Read more...] about SEC approves BSTX for blockchain settlements on traditional markets
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Paraguay’s Senate Approves Proposal Regulating Crypto Mining and Trading
One of the main attractions for mining companies is the cost of electricity in Paraguay, which is the lowest in the region at around $0.05 per kilowatt-hour, Paraguayan congressman Carlos Rejala told CoinDesk in June, adding that almost 100% of energy production comes from hydroelectric sources. Source link … [Read more...] about Paraguay’s Senate Approves Proposal Regulating Crypto Mining and Trading
Grayscale: 77% of US investors are ‘more likely’ to tap into crypto if SEC approves Bitcoin ETF
While more than a quarter of American retail investors already have Bitcoin (BTC) in their portfolios, this number would likely be much higher if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves a spot-based Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Grayscale Investments.Per the third annual Bitcoin Investor Study published by the crypto investment giant on … [Read more...] about Grayscale: 77% of US investors are ‘more likely’ to tap into crypto if SEC approves Bitcoin ETF
European Council approves two digital asset proposals
The European Union's planned framework for regulating cryptocurrencies is one step closer to becoming official. On Wednesday, the European Council, which guides the EU's political agenda, announced its position on the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).Following the deal, which must then be ratified, the European Council … [Read more...] about European Council approves two digital asset proposals
Federal High Court of Nigeria approves eNaira CBDC rollout
The Nigerian Federal High Court joins the growing list of regulators across the globe to approve the rollout of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a legal tender. Named eNaira, the digital currency will be issued by the central bank and supported by a homegrown eNaira wallet. Nigeria’s CBDC issuance approval was revealed in a federal court hearing held on October 2 led … [Read more...] about Federal High Court of Nigeria approves eNaira CBDC rollout