SEC to Accountants: Be Wary of Crypto Clients

A top Securities and Exchange Commission official is warning accountants to be careful about ensuring that cryptocurrency clients don’t use their work to mislead the public. Amid the crypto market’s recent upheaval, some trading platforms have been scrambling to convince customers and investors that their accounts are backed by real assets.

• 2023-07-28
• Paul Munter trading platforms

Bitcoin dips after reclaiming US$26,000, Ether falls; XRP only gainer in the crypto top 10

Bitcoin dipped on Monday morning in Asia after reclaiming US$26,000 support over the weekend. Ether also fell back but held above US$1,700.

• 2023-06-19
• XRP Bitcoin Polygon trading platforms

MEKE, a rising star in cryptocurrency derivatives trading

MEKE, an emerging decentralized perpetual trading platform.

• 2023-05-29
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Hong Kong Securities Regulator to Accept License Applications for Crypto Exchanges Starting June 1

The Securities and Futures Commission's guidelines explicitly ban crypto gifts to incentivize retail investments, which likely includes airdrops.

• 2023-05-23
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Coinbase Prime, Talos Team Up to Meet Rising Institutional Crypto Trading Demand

The partnership offers Talos clients connectivity to Coinbase Prime for spot liquidity and custody services.

• 2023-04-26
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Hong Kong’s Proposed Crypto Rules Seek Investor, Deposit Protection

The securities regulator said cryptocurrency-trading companies would need to leave the city if they don’t get licensed.

• 2023-02-20
• Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission trading platforms securities regulator

Hong Kong Mulls Reopening Crypto Trading for Retail Investors

A new consultation paper from Hong Kong's financial regulator outlined several new criteria for letting retail investors back into crypto.

• 2023-02-20
• Hong Kong retail investors retail traders Trading platforms trading platform virtual asset crypto trading