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First Crypto Fund in Japan Targets Long-Term Retail Investors

Fund includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin

UBS invests in 'Knowledge-as-a-Service' platform

Lynk also features top-ranked UBS Global Research analysts on its platform, meaning its customers can tap the bank's experts for Q&As, consultations and executive briefings across themes such as ESG, valuation and accounting.

Coinbase announces ETH2 staking rewards for UK customers

There are no minimum amounts required to stake and customers can convert, stake and earn rewards on a portion of Ethereum rather than their entire balance.

Charles Kolstad featured in Tax Notes article on necessary cryptocurrency tax preparations

Charles goes on to highlight that determining an appropriate valuation method for a cryptocurrency is an issue that needs to be addressed.

ComiBlock, A Nigerian Startup To Help Users Invest In Cryptocurrencies

ComiBlock is for now focused on Africa, but looking at a global scale.

UK taxpayers who believe that being paid in crypto currency will provide a tax loophole will be disappointed

“UK tax legislation makes it clear that tax is due on someone’s ‘earnings’ – that is ‘money’ and anything which has a ‘money’s worth’. Cryptocurrencies clearly satisfy these criteria.”

English courts confirm extensive remedies available for victims of cryptocurrency fraud

A key part of the legal test as to whether a Bankers Trust order should be made is whether there is a real prospect that the information sought will lead to the location or preservation of those assets.

Singapore Issues License to Crypto Custodian Hex Trust

Hex Trust was founded in Hong Kong in 2018 to facilitate the transition to digital assets at financial institutions.

Temasek-founded Aicadium acquires Singapore AI firm BasisAI

The newly merged organisation brings together the best of combined capabilities, including deep AI/ML and product development expertise spanning decades.

IMF: Bitcoin Is Privately Issued Crypto With Substantial Risks, Inadvisable as Legal Tender

The IMF wrote: “Privately issued cryptoassets like bitcoin come with substantial risks. Making them equivalent to a national currency is an inadvisable shortcut.”

Hottest Crypto Coins Are the Bitcoin and Ether Alternatives

Tokens from Ethereum blockchain rivals lead the gains

Cuba’s central bank now recognizes cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin

“It’s historic that they are embracing it,” said Boaz Sobrado, a London-based fintech data analyst, who spent four years working in crypto in Cuba.

Standard Chartered launches digital blockchain trade finance platform in Singapore

A joint venture between the Asia-heavy bank and a Chinese supply chain tech player aims to make trade finance an alternative asset class with digital efficiency.

Central bank digital currencies face uphill battle to win over crypto fans

One of things that CBDCs would hope to achieve is stop stablecoins

Demystifying VASPs in Crypto Compliance

This definition encompasses a range of crypto businesses

The Rise of Fake Crypto Trading Bots: Steps Users Must Take to Avoid Getting Scammed

MTI never generated high returns for its investors because it was never a genuine investment company in the first place.

Major hotel in Swiss Alps now allows crypto payments

The Chedi Andermatt has 123 rooms and suites going for as low as 1,300 francs per night in the high season, or roughly 0.03 BTC or 0.45 ETH.

Citi Eyes Crypto Opportunities

Citi's Wall Street rivals have shown increased interest in the space of late. Goldman Sachs reportedly restarted its crypto trading desk in March to deal bitcoin futures and non-deliverable forwards to support clients like hedge funds.

Walkers Guide to Setting Up a Cayman Islands Cryptocurrency or Blockchain Fund

Once the investment strategy has been determined, and there is the necessary interest from investors, the decision needs to be made on the most optimal way to structure the fund.

Tezos Chosen by Swiss Banking and Fintech Operators to Deliver On-Chain Financial Products

These functions include complying with anti-money laundering regulations, handling governance, and supporting asset management activities.

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