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SEC authorises Bitcoin-spot ETFs in crypto's breakthrough
The SEC authorises ETFs to launch after a decade of denials, but Gensler says agency does not "approve or endorse" Bitcoin.
January 11, 2024
Cryptocurrency
Coinbase sued by SEC for breaking US securities rules
The news comes a day after Binance was sued by the SEC.
June 06, 2023
Cryptocurrency
US's SEC sues Binance and CEO Zhao for breaking securities rules
Binance called the complaint “disappointing,” saying it had engaged with the SEC in good-faith negotiations to settle the matter.
June 06, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
When something is free, you are the product
Time is a critical factor and is inversely related to the value (and profit opportunity) of an analyst recommendation.
March 23, 2023
Cryptocurrency
Fresh Off The Block: US SEC brings on 20 new officials for accelerated crypto crackdown and more
SEC Chair Gary Gensler applauded the hires as overdue and key to regulating one of Wall Street's newest industries. Photo: Reuters
May 04, 2022
Cryptocurrency
CEO of crypto firm Terraform Labs subpoenaed by US's SEC as it sues in response
The subpoenas are among the latest efforts by US authorities to assert their purview over crypto companies even when based abroad.
October 26, 2021
Global Economy
Briefs: IMF curbs Afghanistan's funding access; world's leading wealth fund makes US$110 bil as stocks soar
The new government in Afghanistan is cut off from using fund reserve assets days before the nation was set to receive almost US$50
August 19, 2021
In print this week
SGX's first DCS listing is a letdown
SINGAPORE (April 17): When the dual-class shares (DCS) structure for Singapore-listed companies was first mooted in 2016, the proposal generated quite a buzz. This came at a time when the Singapore Exchange (SGX), itself suffering from a dearth of major I
April 17, 2020
Markets
Singapore touted as capital markets model for developing nations
(Nov 15): Singapore is turning out to be a model of capital-market development for some countries in the Middle East and Africa, according to Michael Piwowar, former commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
November 15, 2019
Malaysia
Genting Malaysia defends Empire stake buy
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 16): Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM) says its RM538 million ($178.4 million) related party transaction (RPT) to acquire a stake in Empire Resorts Inc is deemed a “worthwhile investment”.
August 16, 2019