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Trump Media to launch ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2025
... Media and Technology Group, the operator of social media platform Truth Social, has signed a non-binding agreement with Crypto.com to roll out a suite of branded ETFs through Truth.Fi, its financial services and fintech brand launched in January. The ...

Government plans to develop 'fit for purpose' digital asset regime

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2025
... guidance from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). In response, the ATO has committed to establishing a bespoke, time-limited crypto working group to work with the industry and tax professionals on a package of public guidance.

SEC drops civil enforcement case against Coinbase

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025
... enforcement action against Coinbase Inc, and its parent company, Coinbase Global. The decision follows the formation of the SEC's Crypto Task Force in January, which is "dedicated to helping develop a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework" for ...

MLC wary of but not opposed to bitcoin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025
MLC chief investment officer Dan Farmer said MLC is open to the possibility of investing in bitcoin in the future, but now is not the right time. "Like many institutional investors, we remain in the 'not now', rather than 'not ever' to bitcoin camp," ...

Betashares launches Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
... rolled out Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on the ASX today, saying the launches are part of a "global turning point" in the crypto investment landscape. The new funds - Betashares Bitcoin ETF (ASX: QBTC) and the Betashares Ethereum ETF (ASX: QETH) - come ...

Binance Labs becomes a family office

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
... development for startups," CZ said. "Rebranding to YZi Labs signifies our ambition to push the boundaries of innovation beyond crypto. With Ella's leadership, we aim to support visionary founders who are building the future in Web3, AI, and biotech." ...

SEC names acting chair, establishes crypto taskforce

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... California Corporations Commissioner, the state's securities regulator. As his first order of business, Uyeda launched a crypto taskforce dedicated to developing a "comprehensive and clear regulatory framework" for crypto assets. The taskforce will collaborate ...

Trump inaugurated as 47th President

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... Binance Australia director of community engagement James Quinn-Kumar said Trump's presidency will be a "gamechanger" for the crypto sector. "The pro-crypto stance of this new US administration is expected to catalyse further regulatory clarity, encouraging ...

Dimon 'cautiously pessimistic' on US economy

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... does not completely write it off. "We are going to have some kind of digital currency at some point. I'm not against crypto. You know, Bitcoin itself has no intrinsic value. It's used heavily by sex traffickers, money launderers, ransomware," ...

Industry breaks records for assets, flows, and product launches

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2025
... exchanges, up from 56 in 2023. The industry saw net product growth of 36 funds. After a "strong year for growth exposures," crypto and technology-focused ETFs were the industry's top performing products. The Global X 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (EBTC) was ...