Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has allowed professional investors to venture into foreign virtual asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) via sub-brokerage. By allowing more diverse investment channels, the FSC aims to boost local brokerage operations while carefully managing the high risks of virtual assets. Stringent measures, including investor suitability checks and mandatory risk disclosures, ensure that […]
Paypal Partnership Allows US-Based Moonpay Users to Buy Crypto With Their Paypal Accounts
The digital asset trading platform, Moonpay, announced on May 2 that it had formed a partnership with Paypal. This partnership will allow U.S. users to purchase cryptocurrency using their Paypal accounts. Users of Moonpay can benefit from the security offered by Paypal, a payment provider known for sharing comprehensive financial information about transactions. Moonpay Users […]
Thai Rule Change Allows Asset Management Funds to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs
Thailand-based asset management funds can now launch private funds for investing in U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to the country’s securities regulator. The approval of bitcoin ETFs by U.S. regulators has opened opportunities for Thai asset management firms to gain exposure to the premier crypto asset. Only Institutional Investors and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Are […]
Googles Updates Advertising Policy for Crypto, Allows ETF Ads
Google has finally executed an advertising policy update announced in December, allowing some cryptocurrency finance products, like the recently approved bitcoin ETFs, to include sponsored links on its platforms. Consequently, some bitcoin ETF issuers, like Vaneck and Blackrock, are already posting ads on Google. Google Changes Crypto Policies, Allows Bitcoin ETF Ads Google, the software […]
China Allows Visitors to Top Up Digital Yuan Wallets with Visa, Mastercard, Cash
Trying to make the digital yuan more attractive for foreigners, China has added a “recharge before use” feature to its digital currency system. The upgrade will allow visitors from abroad to replenish a digital yuan wallet through the global payment networks Visa and Mastercard among other methods. China Allows Foreign Users of Its Digital Yuan […]