Switzerland Approves First Spot Bitcoin ETF for Retail Investors
FINMA has approved Switzerland’s first retail fund holding Bitcoin directly, while the provider, fees and trading launch remain undisclosed.
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Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent the use of financial systems for illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing. In the crypto context, AML measures require exchanges and service providers to monitor transactions and report suspicious activity. These rules often include identity verification, transaction tracking, and compliance reporting. AML frameworks aim to reduce financial crime while allowing legitimate use of digital assets. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and are enforced by regulatory authorities.
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Bitget Moves to Buy GMO’s Thai Crypto Exchange
Bitget is linked to the buyer of GMO’s Z.com EX operator in Thailand, with the acquisition still awaiting regulatory approval and financial terms undisclosed.
Michael Saylor: Crypto Adoption Does Not Guarantee Token Gains
At ParaFi Investor Day, Michael Saylor separated crypto adoption from token returns and outlined his vision for Bitcoin-backed digital money.
Thailand’s Bitcoin and Ether ETF Rules Take Effect
Thailand’s domestic crypto ETF framework is now in force, setting rules for Bitcoin and Ether funds, local custody and investor access.
Hyperliquid Labs’ Jeff Yan Urges US Oversight of Market Operators
Hyperliquid Labs founder Jeff Yan says US regulation should focus on firms operating markets, while the blockchain serves as shared trading infrastructure.
USDC Becomes EU’s First Significant E-Money Token Under MiCA
USDC will move to dual EBA and French ACPR supervision on November 12, becoming the EU’s first significant e-money token under MiCA.
White House Explores Ways to Add Bitcoin to US Reserve, Witt Says
Patrick Witt says the administration is reviewing budget-neutral ways to add Bitcoin, including gold revaluation and mining, without announcing purchases.
France Proposes 31.4% Capital-Gains Tax on Crypto-to-Stablecoin Swaps
French lawmakers propose taxing gains on swaps into fiat-pegged stablecoins from 2027, while loss relief and an exit tax remain under debate.
South Korea Orders Blocks on 27 Crypto Sites, Including KuCoin
South Korea has approved blocks on 27 unregistered crypto websites, including KuCoin, MEXC and BingX, with guidance planned for users facing withdrawal problems.
Kraken Plans UAE Launch Within Weeks After Full VARA Approval
Kraken plans a UAE rollout with dirham funding, crypto trading and xStocks after Payward secured full approval from Dubai’s virtual-asset regulator.