Coinbase secures regulatory nod for futures trading
Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. has achieved a significant milestone by receiving regulatory clearance from the National Futures Association (NFA), a CFTC-designated self-regulatory body. This approval allows them to function as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and extend their crypto futures offering to eligible US customers via their platforms.
Sumsub enhances Wirex’s virtual asset transfer and compliance with new partnership
Digital payment pioneer, Wirex, has forged a partnership with Sumsub, a leading global full-cycle verification platform. This collaboration aims to fortify Wirex's stance in the domain of virtual asset compliance and transaction monitoring.
Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Web3 wallet Xverse pulls in $5m raise
Xverse, a Bitcoin Web3 wallet, including NFTs through a method called Ordinals, has secured significant backing in its latest seed round.
Ledgible and DigiShares unite to transform tax and accounting for digital assets
Ledgible, a leader in digital asset tax, accounting, and data platform for enterprises, has joined hands with DigiShares, a pioneering white-label platform for tokenized digital assets.
Canada’s OSFI eyes risk management with proposed Crypto-asset guidelines
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is taking strides to adapt to the rapidly changing digital asset landscape. Reflecting the shifting risk environment and emerging global patterns, OSFI is introducing modifications to its capital and liquidity guidelines for crypto-assets.
Evertas bolsters crypto insurance coverage with Bitsure acquisition
Evertas, a digital asset insurance provider, has announced the acquisition of Bitsure, a pioneering insurer for crypto mining operations.
Cryptonative investment firm CoinFund rakes in $158m funding
CoinFund, a cryptonative investment firm, has triumphantly closed a $158m funding round for its CoinFund Seed IV Fund LP.
DeFi startup Ethena emerges from stealth with $6m funding
DeFi startup Ethena has successfully raised $6 million in a seed funding round, as it aims to revolutionize bond trading on the blockchain.
ABO Digital pledges $10m to Blocktrade’s innovative gamified asset platform
Blocktrade, a trailblazing platform that blends blockchain technology with gamification principles to deliver an enthralling digital asset trading experience, has announced securing a financial commitment of $10m.
ESMA initiates first crypto regulation consultation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the top regulator and supervisor of the European Union’s (EU) financial markets, has issued its inaugural consultation package under the framework of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. Stakeholders are invited to share their views until 20 September 2023.
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