French multinational investment bank and financial services company, Societe Generale, has proposed to leverage the decentralized finance (defi) protocol Makerdao. The proposal dubbed “Security Tokens Refinancing” was published on October 1 to Makerdao’s forums and the submission aims to utilize the DAI stablecoin to refinance a covered bond concept. Societe Generale Proposes Leveraging Makerdao and…
SEC Delays 4 Bitcoin ETF Deadlines — Regulator ‘Finds It Appropriate to Designate a Longer Period of Time’
On Friday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed four bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) deadlines for another 45 days. The regulator notes that the entity needs more time to decide on the ETF applications. Global X, Kryptoin, Valkyrie, Wisdomtree Bitcoin ETF Deadlines Extended The Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF, Global X Bitcoin Trust, Valkyrie XBTO…
Tehran Stock Exchange Head Resigns Over Mining Rigs Found at Organization’s Office
The director of Tehran’s Stock Exchange has resigned from his post following the discovery of cryptocurrency mining rigs in his organization’s basement. The scandal has erupted as licensed crypto miners in Iran are reportedly resuming operations amid fears of new restrictions in the winter. Iran Stock Exchange CEO Loses Job for Illegal Crypto Mining Under…
Singapore Grants Crypto Licenses to DBS and Independent Reserve
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, has formally approved two companies to provide crypto services. One is the brokerage arm of DBS, the largest bank in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The other is Independent Reserve, a crypto exchange and OTC trading desk. Singapore’s Central Bank Formally Approves DBS and Independent Reserve…
Popular Bitcoin ATM Operator: Bitcoin of America Working With WGN Radio to Promote Cryptocurrency Education
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America (BOA) is a popular virtual currency exchange, headquartered in Chicago, IL. They are known for their extensive number of Bitcoin ATM locations across the United States. Bitcoin of America’s CEO, Sonny Meraban, and Director of Marketing, Jenna Polinsky, have been featured on air at WGN Radio over the past couple…
Egyptian Banks Set to Launch Multi-Million Dollar Fintech Fund
Egyptian banks are reportedly on course to launch a $69.6 million fund which is earmarked to support the country’s fintech companies. According to a report, this fund is expected primarily to target the digital banking and financial services sector. Fintech Apps Targeted Fintech apps that can extend banking and financial services to all segments of…