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Europe’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, initially planned for 2022, has been delayed to 2023 due to unprecedented market circumstances like the collapse of the Terra-Luna ecosystem and the FTX fall in 2021. Jacobi Asset Management’s Bitcoin ETF contrasts with conventional exchange-traded notes as it emphasizes asset ownership for shareholders, presenting a shift in Europe’s crypto market. Meanwhile, the SEC denies spot Bitcoin ETFs despite crypto-backed financial shifts globally.

US Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand plan to reintroduce the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, a regulatory bill for digital assets. The legislation aims to define the SEC and CFTC roles in regulating digital assets and enhance consumer protection, potentially safeguarding against future market crashes. However, there are fears that this could suppress innovation in the sector.

Following repeated regulatory violations, the CFTC has imposed a $16m court order on Digitex futures exchange and its CEO, Adam Todd. The charges, linked to allegations of price manipulation and unregistered operations, have resulted in Todd and his businesses being prohibited from future trading within CFTC-regulated markets.

Singaporean investment conglomerate, Temasek, has suspended its plans to invest in crypto exchanges due to regulatory uncertainties, after losing $275m with defunct crypto exchange FTX. Despite past disappointments, the firm remains open to crypto-related investments if the regulatory climate improves and investment opportunities align.

“Cryptocurrency figures, Ryan Salame and Michelle Bond, face scrutiny for possible violations of campaign-finance law. The investigation revolves around contributions from Salame to Bond’s political campaign and the source of Bond’s campaign loans. This raises questions about the intersection of politics and cryptocurrencies.”

“Former FTX executive, Ryan Salame, is under investigation by Manhattan federal prosecutors for potential violations of campaign finance law. The inquiry concerns Salame’s contributions to Michelle Bond’s congressional campaign, arousing suspicion of federal limits evasion. This case could influence regulatory frameworks for digital asset markets.”

“Celebrities like Tom Brady face backlash and potential legal issues due to their endorsements of now-defunct crypto exchange FTX. Regulatory bodies are scrutinizing undisclosed promotions of crypto tokens, attempting to balance security regulations with the lure of stardom in the crypto universe.”

“South Africa is implementing a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority expects crypto companies to complete registration and licensing by 2023. Non-compliance could lead to shutdowns or fines, as part of a strategy to protect from potential cryptocurrency trading risks.”

Mark Cuban and former SEC official, John Reed Stark, recently disagreed on social media over the cause of the FTX’s downfall. Cuban believes that if the US SEC had adopted regulations similar to Japan’s, US customers wouldn’t have suffered. However, Stark contends blaming SEC is unreasonable, insisting that even with robust compliance, crypto businesses like FTX wouldn’t comply.

Thailand and Singapore are intensifying scrutiny on crypto exchanges, particularly prohibiting retail lending and staking services, emphasizing investor protection. The ban restricts high-risk crypto activities among retail customers, while mandatory risk disclosure and customer acknowledgment of trading risks are required. In addition, Singapore mandates transferring all customer assets into a Trust by end of 2023.

The bankruptcy of crypto platform Voyager in 2022 reveals the challenges of the crypto world. Regulatory obligations can be financially strenuous, with Voyager’s downfall and legal costs reaching $16.4 million. Despite offering potential for innovation and speculation, the crypto space’s volatility and regulatory complexities present hard-to-ignore challenges for the future.