Nordea forbids employees from investing in cryptocurrencies. Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer comes to Europe. South Korea bans anonymous cryptocurrency trading. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 23, 2018): Nordea, bitFlyer, South Korea
SEC stands in the way of cryptocurrency ETFs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has blocked the way to approving several exchange traded funds (ETFs) whose assets include bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The regulators believe such financial products do not conform to rules, aimed at protecting ordinary investors. … [Read more...] about SEC stands in the way of cryptocurrency ETFs
Thailand’s SEC doesn’t prohibit bitcoin futures trading, but warns about risks of cryptocurrencies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand stated that bitcoin futures trading service, offered by local brokerage firm Phillip Securities (Thailand) Plc, does not break rules. But SEC urged investors to exercise caution due to high risk of investments in cryptocurrency related instruments. … [Read more...] about Thailand’s SEC doesn’t prohibit bitcoin futures trading, but warns about risks of cryptocurrencies
CFTC approves CME and CBOE to trade bitcoin futures
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission revealed that CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) and CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) had been approved to list bitcoin futures. … [Read more...] about CFTC approves CME and CBOE to trade bitcoin futures
Several new cryptocurrency exchanges approved in Japan, bitFlyer expands to US
Japan has confirmed its status as the most progressive country with regard to cryptocurrencies adoption. Four more digital currency exchanges got their license recently. Tokyo Bitcoin Exchange Co. Ltd, Bit Arg Exchange Tokyo Co. Ltd and FTT Corporation will provide only bitcoin trading service. Xtheta Corporation will give access to several altcoins as well. … [Read more...] about Several new cryptocurrency exchanges approved in Japan, bitFlyer expands to US
Nasdaq to join the rush to trade bitcoin futures in 2018
According to Wall Street Journal, Nasdaq, one of the largest exchange operators in the world, plans to launch bitcoin futures next year, as early as the second quarter of 2018. … [Read more...] about Nasdaq to join the rush to trade bitcoin futures in 2018
Argentina’s largest futures exchange will add bitcoin derivatives
Mercado de Termino de Rosario, the biggest derivatives exchange in Argentina (aka Rofex), considers adding cryptocurrency services to investors. … [Read more...] about Argentina’s largest futures exchange will add bitcoin derivatives
CME will launch bitcoin futures this year
CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, plans to launch bitcoin futures by the end of 2017. … [Read more...] about CME will launch bitcoin futures this year