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Grayscale Plans to Offer More Digital Asset Products to Meet Rising Investor Demand
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Grayscale Plans to Offer More Digital Asset Products to Meet Rising Investor Demand

Grayscale Investments LLC has announced plans to explore other digital assets.

Protego Becomes the Second Federally Chartered Crypto Bank in United States
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Protego Becomes the Second Federally Chartered Crypto Bank in United States

Protego, Washington state-chartered trust firm, has received a conditional approval from the OCC to become the second nationally chartered crypto bank in the U.S.

Regulating Cryptocurrencies like XRP with Securities Laws Not Always the Best Approach – Former SEC Executive
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Regulating Cryptocurrencies like XRP with Securities Laws Not Always the Best Approach – Former SEC Executive

Joe Hall, a former SEC executive, has commented on the lawsuit against Ripple over XRP cryptocurrency. He, for one, thinks that crypto is here to stay.

UK FCA Regulator Announces “Temporary Registration Regime” Extending Operating Deadline for Crypto Firms
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UK FCA Regulator Announces “Temporary Registration Regime” Extending Operating Deadline for Crypto Firms

The UK’s FCA has just announced a “temporary registration regime” which allows crypto firms who have previously applied to continue operating until July 2021.

The Old World. What is going on with Digital Assets in Europe?
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The Old World. What is going on with Digital Assets in Europe?

Europe is an enormous market of more than half a billion people. As small amounts up to 8 million euros may be raised without registration of the offering, it is a very attractive market for international projects looking to reach new investors for their security token offering.

German Legacy Bank Hauck & Aufhäuser to Debut Crypto Investment Fund in 2021
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German Legacy Bank Hauck & Aufhäuser to Debut Crypto Investment Fund in 2021

Germany’s legacy bank with over 222 years of financial services tradition Hauck & Aufhauser will be launching a cryptocurrency fund in January 2021.

Ukraine's Draft Bill on Digital Currencies Undergoes First Parliamentary Hearing
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Ukraine's Draft Bill on Digital Currencies Undergoes First Parliamentary Hearing

Ukraine's proposed draft bill for regulating digital assets in the country has passed its first parliamentary hearing.

Bitcoin Options Worth $1.3 Billion Expire
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Bitcoin Options Worth $1.3 Billion Expire

The largest lot of Bitcoin options until the year's end expired on Nov 27. The number stood at 78,000 Bitcoin (BTC) with a notional value of $1.3 billion.

Chainalysis Launches Program to Help Law Enforcement with Monitoring and Storing Seized Crypto Assets
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Chainalysis Launches Program to Help Law Enforcement with Monitoring and Storing Seized Crypto Assets

Chainalysis has launched an asset realization program intended to assist government agencies with monitoring and storing seized crypto assets.

Mongolia’s Oldest Bank Will Soon Offer Comprehensive Crypto Services
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Mongolia’s Oldest Bank Will Soon Offer Comprehensive Crypto Services

Mongolia’s Trade & Development Bank (TDB Bank), one of the oldest and largest banks in the nation, has announced plans to enter the crypto space.