financial regulation

Altcoin ETF Delay: Who Really Pays the Price for SEC's Caution?

Altcoin ETF Delay: Who Really Pays the Price for SEC's Caution?

We’re constantly told that the reason for the SEC’s continued wariness on altcoin ETFs is investor protection. Who are we really protecting? It doesn’t mean that the experienced Wall Street operator is the one best suited to figure out the myriad complexities of the crypto market. Or maybe it’s Amahle...

ESMA Eyes Permanent Status and Threshold Revisions for DLT Pilot Regime

ESMA Eyes Permanent Status and Threshold Revisions for DLT Pilot Regime

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is already very much considering making its Digital Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime a permanent mainstay. They aim to renegotiate the strict thresholds that have prevented its timely adoption. The regulator is closely examining the UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox. This creative and original...

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Will it Empower or Exploit Vulnerable Investors?

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Will it Empower or Exploit Vulnerable Investors?

The same guy who a few years ago called Bitcoin a “scam” is prepping to jump into the crypto ETF deep end. Trump Media's foray into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs raises a critical question: Is this a genuine attempt to empower investors, or a calculated move to capitalize on loyalty...

5 Ways Crypto Crime Endangers Japan's Tech Leadership

5 Ways Crypto Crime Endangers Japan's Tech Leadership

Japan, a nation synonymous with technological innovation and unwavering dedication to progress, faces a subtle yet potent threat. It’s not a natural disaster like an earthquake or tsunami, or even a self-imposed disaster like a trade war. It's the insidious creep of crypto crime, and if we don't act decisively,...