The judge in Abuja denied bail to Tigran Gambaryan, the jailed Binance employee and a U.S. citizen unlawfully detained in Nigeria. Despite meeting all the medical requirements for bail, the judge’s decision contradicts established Nigerian legal precedents. Gambaryan’s health has deteriorated significantly in prison, and he requires medical treatment that the prison cannot provide. His […]
WordCamp Asia Extends Speaker Application Deadline to September 8, 2024
The WordCamp Asia organizing team has extended the speaker application deadline to September 8, 2024. This extension aims to give more WordPress enthusiasts the opportunity to apply for the prestigious event. One of the three flagship WordCamps, WordCamp Asia, will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Philippines, …
Bybit Affiliate Withdraws Hong Kong VASP Application Months After Regulator Issued License Warning
The Singaporean crypto exchange Bybit’s affiliate Spark Fintech Limited, has abandoned its pursuit of an operating license in Hong Kong. The affiliate withdrew its virtual asset trading platform application on May 31, exactly four months after submitting it. The decision followed the Hong Kong regulator’s classification of Bybit as an unlicensed entity, accompanied by threats […]
Australian Asset Management Firm Transfers Bitcoin ETF Application to Cboe Australia
Monochrome Asset Management, an Australian investment management firm, has transferred its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to Cboe Australia. This move aligns with Monochrome Asset Management’s objective of broadening its footprint in Asian markets. Monochrome’s Commitment to Investors Evident in Application Transfer Monochrome Asset Management, an investment management firm based in Australia, announced on April […]
Grayscale Investments Submits Revised Application for Spot Ethereum ETF
Grayscale Investments’ Chief Legal Officer announced that the firm has submitted a revised Form 19b-4 for spot Ether exchange-traded funds. The officer, Craig Salm, stated that investors are seeking access to ethereum via a spot Ethereum ETF. Listing on the NYSE Grayscale Investments, a digital asset management firm, recently submitted an amended Form 19b-4 filing […]