What did we learn from BlackRock’s Ethereum SEC S-1 filing today?

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed its S-1 registration statement and prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the anticipated Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). Quick Take BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF will be called the iShares Ethereum Trust and will directly hold Ethereum. Coinbase Custody Trust Company is named as the custodian for The post What did we learn from BlackRock’s Ethereum SEC S-1 filing today? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Regulatory victory for Paxos as Singapore approves US dollar stablecoin plan

Paxos has secured an in-principle approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for Paxos Digital Singapore. This approval marks an expansion of a US dollar stablecoin platform into the Asian market, aligning with MAS’ forthcoming stablecoin framework. The news comes after several new tokenization pilots were released in the region to increase commercial The post Regulatory victory for Paxos as Singapore approves US dollar stablecoin plan appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Despite 80% AI adoption, APAC banks grapple with confidence in scam prevention

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, a dynamic hub of banking and payment services, is facing a dual challenge: making notable advancements in fraud prevention while grappling with the evolving sophistication of financial scams. A recent report by Feedzai and Chartis Research, “Scam Prevention in Asia-Pacific: A Survey of Banking and Payment Provider Professionals,” offers an insightful The post Despite 80% AI adoption, APAC banks grapple with confidence in scam prevention appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Singapore’s Monetary Authority launches new asset tokenization pilots with Project Guardian expansion

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has escalated its efforts to expand its asset tokenization initiatives under Project Guardian. This move aims to catalyze the institutional adoption of digital assets, aiming to unleash liquidity, unlock new investment opportunities, and enhance the efficiency of financial markets. A key advancement in this endeavor is the initiation of The post Singapore’s Monetary Authority launches new asset tokenization pilots with Project Guardian expansion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Judge denies Binance and SEC request for protective order to avoid filings under seal

Judge Amy Berman Jackson has denied the joint motion for a protective order in a notable development in the legal tussle between Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This decision underscores the heightened scrutiny and legal complexities characterizing the cryptocurrency sector’s current regulatory landscape. The recent order The post Judge denies Binance and SEC request for protective order to avoid filings under seal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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