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UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg
UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the UK government was “pushing very hard” to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within six months, according to a Bloomberg report. Source
Binance Is Facing Regulatory Headwinds as It Tries to Re-Enter UK Market: Bloomberg
In an effort to find a new partner, at least three firms who have been contacted by Binance to approve its marketing services have declined the offer after the FCA expressed concerns about the firms potentially working with Binance, according to the people that spoke with Bloomberg. Source
Germany Banking Giant DZ to Pilot Crypto Trading This Year: Bloomberg
The bank released a cryptocurrency custody platform in November. Source
B. Riley and Nomura Entangled in SEC Probe’s Into Crypto Backer: Bloomberg
According to the report, Kahn has been a “longstanding client” of B. Riley, and the bank had helped him lead a “management buyout of Franchise Group, or FRG, a retail company based in Delaware, Ohio.” Additionally, Nomura, a major Japanese financial group, had “led a $600 million lending syndicate for B. Riley to help finance Kahn’s takeover,” the report said, citing loan documents. Source
Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Raised to Over 90% at Bloomberg, Drop on Polymarket
Two influential analysts have tipped odds at over 90% ahead of the Securities and Exchange Commission decision. Original
Bloomberg Analyst Cuts Probability of Bitcoin Spot ETF Rejection to 5%
Popular Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has lowered the possibility of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) denying the launch of the Bitcoin spot ETF to 5%. This latest forecast comes as crypto enthusiasts worldwide anticipate a wide-scale approval of various Bitcoin spot ETF proposals by the SEC on Wednesday, January 10. Why The Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval Appears Nearly Certain: Bloomberg Analysts Weigh In In October, Eric Balchunas and fellow Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart predicted that there is a 90% chance that ARK Invest and 21 shares would…
Former Citi Executives to Offer Bitcoin Depositary Receipts: Bloomberg
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Traders Employ Hedging Tactics, Bloomberg Unveils
As the long-awaited deadline for a positive or negative decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications approaches, Bloomberg reports that the BTC options market is seeing increased hedging activity as traders prepare for a crucial decision on January 10th. The report indicates a surge in open interest for put options expiring on Jan. 12, suggesting that market participants are taking steps to mitigate potential losses in the event of a negative verdict by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding these index funds holding the cryptocurrency. Market Readies For Bitcoin…
Three Arrows’ Su Zhu Faces Questions From Liquidator Teneo in Singapore Court in Asset Hunt: Bloomberg
The two-day court hearing required Zhu to respond to lawyers for liquidator Teneo with details on how the fund failed and the whereabouts of the assets, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The people wished to remain anonymous because the proceedings were private, the report said. Source