💰Analyzing Business Impact of the GENIUS Act Implementation
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public comment on questions relating to the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The GENIUS Act tasks Treasury (and various other federal agencies) with issuing regulations that encourage innovation in payment stablecoins while also providing an appropriately tailored regime to protect consumers, mitigate potential illicit finance risks, and address financial stability risks. Through this ANPRM, Treasury is seeking public comment on potential regulations that may be promulgated by Treasury, including regarding regulatory clarity, prohibitions on certain issuances and marketing, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions obligations, the balance of state-level oversight with federal oversight, comparable foreign regulatory and supervisory regimes, and tax issues, among other things. Treasury is seeking comment on all aspects of the ANPRM from all interested parties and also requests commenters to identify other issues that Treasury should consider.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Proposed Rule Change for Truth Social ETF
The SEC has announced the extension of the review period for NYSE Arca's proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF. This decision allows more time for consideration of the rule and the issues raised, highlighting the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investment.
Learn More💰New Position and Exercise Limits Approved for Bitcoin Options
The SEC has approved a proposed rule change from Nasdaq ISE to amend position and exercise limits for options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. The change replaces the previous 25,000-contract limit with a higher 250,000-contract threshold, promoting enhanced trading flexibility and market liquidity. The rule aims to align regulatory frameworks with evolving market dynamics in cryptocurrency options.
Learn More📈SEC Approves Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Listing
The SEC has approved the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF for trading on NYSE Arca, allowing for investment in digital assets through an established exchange-traded fund structure. The Trust will hold spot bitcoin and ether, providing investors with a regulated and transparent means to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies.
Learn More💰SEC Notice on Cboe BZX Proposed Rule Change for Ethereum ETF
The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange, allowing the Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF to engage in staking ether. This modification seeks to improve investor returns and enhance tracking of ether value, providing clarity and detail on the staking process within the fund's operations.
Learn More📈SEC Proceedings on Grayscale XRP Trust Listing Proposal
The SEC is evaluating a proposal from NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Grayscale XRP Trust. This involves examining potential impacts on market practices and investor protection, prompting public comments on the proposal's alignment with existing regulations regarding commodity-based trust shares.
Learn More💰SEC Proposes Rule Change for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
The SEC is evaluating a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange to enhance trading processes for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin and 21Shares Core Ethereum ETFs. The change aims to permit in-kind creations and redemptions, potentially impacting market liquidity and investment strategies for these cryptocurrency-based trust shares. The proposal invites commentary to assess its implications effectively.
Learn More📈New Rule Enables Options on iShares Ethereum Trust
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change to allow the MIAX Sapphire Exchange to list and trade options on the iShares Ethereum Trust. This amendment aims to enhance trading capabilities and provide additional investment opportunities linked to Ethereum, adhering to established regulatory frameworks for exchanges.
Learn More💱OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of an entity whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who has been removed from OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List ("SDN List"). OFAC is also updating one individual's entry on the SDN List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of this individual remain blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with this individual.
Learn More🪙SEC Notice on Bitwise Dogecoin ETF Trading Proposal
The SEC issued a notice regarding the proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF. This document solicits public comments and discusses the operations, governance, and implications of the Trust, including the mechanisms for trading and valuation.
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