598: Bitcoin ETFs, P2P Crypto Bans, and Crypto Regulations Unveiled

Overnighters,

Episode 598:
Singapore Tightens Crypto Regs
Thailand Bans Crypto Lending
Belarus to Ban Peer-to-Peer Crypto
and More

The TL;DL

Bernstein: U.S. SEC Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF - The U.S. SEC is likely to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF, despite concerns over spot exchanges' regulation, according to brokerage firm Bernstein.

Belarus to Ban Peer-to-Peer Crypto - Belarus plans to ban P2P crypto transactions to curb fraudulent activities, allowing transactions only through exchanges based in the Belarus Hi-Tech Park.

Singapore Tightens Crypto Regs - The Monetary Authority of Singapore is imposing new regulations on crypto service providers, including a requirement to deposit customer assets in a separate trust.

China Appoints Bitcoin Skeptic - China has appointed Bitcoin skeptic Pan Gongsheng as a senior Communist Party official at its central bank, indicating a continued strict stance on cryptocurrencies.

Thailand Bans Crypto Lending - Thailand has banned crypto exchanges from offering lending services, joining Singapore in prioritizing investor protection in the crypto space.

Hut 8’s Massive Relocation - Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 is relocating 6,400 mining rigs from Canada to Texas due to increased demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

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