Options trading for Bitcoin ETFs may begin by the end of February; the SEC acknowledges proposals

Monetary Authority of Singapore: Spot Bitcoin ETF cannot be listed in Singapore

Spot Bitcoin ETF was officially launched in the United States recently, attracting great attention from the market. The Monetary Authority of Singapore does not allow such financial products to be listed in Singapore and for retail investors because cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are not listed as eligible assets for ETFs.

Upbit Singapore Secures Major Payment Institution License from Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS provided the exchange with initial in-principal approval in October 2023, and Upbit has been actively engaged in Singapore since 2018.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Releases Public Consultation on Stablecoin Regulation

Prior to this consultation, the HKMA had issued a Discussion Paper on Crypto-assets and Stablecoins in January 2022, inviting feedback from various stakeholders.

Singapore's Monetary Authority Advances Digital Money Plans with Focus on Regulated Stablecoins

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) advances digital money plans, emphasizing regulated stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and potentially private-controlled ledgers. Involvement of Paxos and StraitsX is notable.

Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Wu Jiezhuang: Has suggested that the Monetary Authority issue digital Hong Kong dollars in the form of "stable coins"

IMF Provides Guidance On Crypto Policies

The IMF has released a board paper that provides guidance on how countries should draft appropriate policies in relation to cryptocurrencies.

SBF Invitation Tone Draws Criticism for Maxine Waters

Chairwoman Maxine Waters commended Sam Bankman-Fried willigness to talk to the public.

Israel puts the brakes on cash to spur digital payments

It's believed that Israel will neither be the first nor last country to impose such measures.

Singapore aims to streamline financial watchdog's authority over crypto firms

"We could be exposed to reputational risks brought by DT service providers created in Singapore, and which provide services relating to virtual assets," said Alvin Tan.

Bipartisan bill to give CFTC authority over exchanges and stablecoins

The Digital Commodity Exchange Act would give the commodities regulator the authority to determine rules for cryptocurrency developers and exchanges offering spot trading.