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 […]
Judge Limits Bankman-Fried’s Trial Arguments; Allows Recreational Drug Use Questions
A federal judge has issued rulings limiting some arguments the defense can make at Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal fraud trial next month. However, the judge will allow Bankman-Fried’s lawyers to question witnesses about past recreational drug use. Bankman-Fried Can’t Mention Jail Time at Trial In a 16-page order, Lewis Kaplan, the U.S. District judge presiding over […]
White House Says US Policy Allows Partners to Seek BRICS Membership
The White House has affirmed that U.S. policy does not ask partners to choose between the U.S. and other countries, including the BRICS nations. “The U.S. does not want to limit countries’ partnership with other countries,” said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. More than 40 countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS group, and around […]