Cboe to Introduce Options on Spot Bitcoin
On December 2, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. will launch the first cash-settled index options based on the price of spot Bitcoin.
SEC Collects $8.2 Billion in Crypto Penalties in 2024
In fiscal year 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission accumulated a total of $8.2 billion in monetary penalties, marking the highest amount ever collected in the regulator’s history.
Tether Mints $3B in USDT
Tether, the world’s largest issuer of stablecoins, has created $3 billion worth of USDT in the last 24 hours, adding to a total of $13 billion since early November.
Charles Schwab to Offer Spot Crypto Trading
The Charles Schwab Corporation is preparing to enter the spot trading market for cryptocurrencies in the future, as confirmed by incoming CEO, Rick Wurster.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Announces He is Stepping Down
On November 21, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Gary Gensler, will resign from his position as chair on January 20, 2025.
The UK Will Launch a Crypto Regulatory Framework in 2025
The United Kingdom is planning to adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector by early 2025.
Shanghai Court Rules Cryptos Are Commodities
A recent ruling by the Shanghai High Court has recognized that cryptoassets possess “property attributes” and are not outright prohibited by Chinese law.
