BIG Weekly Newsletter

August 22, 2024
Issue: No 250
This week read about how Bitwise expands into Europe with acquisition of ETC Group, issuer of the largest physical Bitcoin ETP in Europe, why State Street selects Taurus for crypto custody, tokenization and how Federal Council initiates consultation on determination of partner states for the AEOI concerning crypto assets.

Remember to listen to Unchained podcast with Laura Shin, the Searching for Mana podcast with Lloyd Wahed, the Paul Barron Network show and The Security Token Show podcast hosted by Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings.

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    BLOCKCHAIN HEADLINES

    Bitwise expands into Europe with acquisition of ETC Group, issuer of the largest physical Bitcoin ETP in Europe
    This acquisition builds on Bitwise’s leadership as a global crypto specialist asset manager and brings its total assets above $4.5 billion.

    BUSINESSWIRE

    State Street selects Taurus for crypto custody, tokenization
    The bank will start with tokenization and plans to offer digital asset custody once the U.S. regulatory environment improves.
    COINDESK
    Federal Council initiates consultation on determination of partner states for the AEOI concerning crypto assets
    The Federal Council wants to use the bill to determine from when Switzerland should automatically exchange information on cryptoassets with which partner states.
    FDF

    REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)

    Regulating digital assets in Africa: Key to ensuring stability and growth
    Local regulatory bodies are emphasising the need for stringent security standards and legal measures.

    LEDGERINSIGHTS

        The Bahamas enacts DARE 2024, expanding digital asset regulations
        This legislation builds upon the DARE Act of 2020, introducing comprehensive reforms to address the rapidly evolving digital assets and cryptocurrency markets.

        THETOKENIZER

        Bank of Ghana unveils draft rules for cryptocurrency exchanges
        The Bank of Ghana introduces draft guidelines to regulate digital assets, focusing on exchanges and consumer protection measures.
        COINTELEGRAPH

        FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)

        Kyrgyzstan proposes new legislation to legalize CBDC
        Kyrgyzstan has proposed amendments to laws governing its central bank and the payments industry to pave the way for a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

        COINGEEK

        Germans prefer carrying cash as CBDC decision looms
        People in Europe’s largest economy have already made up their minds about the concept of CBDC. “The programme would cover both wCBDC and synchronization, as well as the relative merits of both approaches.”

        PYMNTS

        Replacement of bank deposits by CBDC an area of key interest for deposit insurers: RBI
        Deposit insurers or lenders that provide insurance to depositor funds against bank failures should take an interest in the degree of replacement of bank deposits by CBDCs.

        COINGEEK

        CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT

        Nigeria’s SEC to license cryptocurrency exchanges
        SEC’s new licensing initiative aims to regulate Nigeria’s fast-growing crypto market, ensuring a secure and transparent environment for digital asset exchanges.
        CRYPTOTIMES
        New DeFi protocol Nudge aims to unlock hidden value in users’ wallets
        Nudge will unleash a new DeFi primitive that represents the economic value of users’ onchain activities.The programmable smart contracts allow participating protocols to craft “sophisticated eligibility and payout criteria”.
        COINTELEGRAPH
        SERA's launching an NFT collection on Coinbase’s Layer 2, Base, offering buyers a chance to win a seat on a Blue Origin flight.
        THEBLOCK

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        Swiss Blockchain Federation updates Circular on Staking
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        PODCAST SERIES

        Searching for Mana podcast is focused on tech innovation in finance, where Lloyd Wahed meets with some of the influencers, leaders and founders in the tech and finance space.
        Unchained podcast with Laura Shin, is where she dives into the week’s hottest news story, gives an overview to all experts and their vision for the future of this innovative technology!
        Unchained podcast
        The Security Token Show podcast hosted by Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings, where they share news, innovation, and development is the finance.
        Paul Barron Network podcast dives into crypto news, reviews, research, and interviews with the leading experts and change agents defining the future of crypto and blockchain.
        Behind The Numbers With Lena Petrova, CPA Podcast by Lena Petrova, where she share her research into the world of finance, economics and geopolitics.

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