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Comment From CryptoUK On The Future Financial Services Regulatory Regime For Cryptoassets Consultation And Call For Evidence

Date 01/02/2023

The Government has today published the “Future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets consultation and call for evidence”. Below is a reaction comment from Ian Taylor, Board Avisor of CryptoUK, the trusted voice of the UK crypto industry, which you may want to include in any news story you are writing about this. It could also be used standalone:

2023 Market Outlook Comment From Spectrum Markets

Date 01/02/2023

Nicky Maan, CEO of Spectrum Markets, the pan-European trading venue for securitised derivatives, commented on what we can expect in 2023.

‘‘Economic reality is far more complex, narratives that began in 2022 remain unresolved at the outset of 2023 and there are sure to be more unpredictable plot-twists yet to come."

Shanghai Stock Exchange Meets The Press On Soliciting Public Opinions On Supporting Business Rules Related To The Full Implementation Of The Stock Issuance Registration System

Date 01/02/2023

As a major decision and arrangement made by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the State Council, fully implementing the stock issuance registration system has far-reaching implications for improving the function of the capital market, increasing the proportion of direct financing and promoting high-quality economic development. Under the unified leadership of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) adheres to the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability. On the basis of summarizing and evaluating the reform practice of the registration system pilot on STAR Market, it has made sound preparations for fully implementing the stock issuance registration system. Today, the SSE solicits public opinions to the market on nine supporting business rules it has formulated and revised. Relevant officials of SSE met the press on the formulation and revision of these supporting business rules.

UK Government - Open Consultation: Future Financial Services Regulatory Regime For Cryptoassets

Date 01/02/2023

Summary

This consultation sets out proposals for the UK’s financial services regime for cryptoassets, and marks the next stage of the UK’s phased approach

This consultation closes at
9am on 30 April 2023

Coinshares Reduces Management Fees To 0% On Coinshares Physical Ethereum ETP - Coinshares Is Monitoring The Transition Of Ethereum And Is Happy To Announce That, As Part Of Its Commitment To Provide An Investor-Centric Experience, It Will Reduce Its Management Fees To 0% P.A. On The Coinshares Physical Ethereum ETP On February 1st, 2023

Date 01/02/2023

CoinShares (“the Company”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF), Europe's leading digital asset manager has today announced that CoinShares Digital Securities Limited (“CSDS” or the “Issuer”) the wholly owned subsidiary and Issuer of the CoinShares Physical range of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) has agreed to offer a fee holiday by reducing the management fees on CoinShares Physical Ethereum from 1.25% p.a. to 0% p.a. on February 1st, 2023.  

Fintech Company, “Blink Fintech (Israel)” Joins As A New Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Member - Blink Is A Retail Broker, Offering The Public Access To Advanced Digital Systems

Date 01/02/2023

• ​Elad Benbaji and Shlomit Erez-Armon, founders of the company: “Blink uses advanced technology to remove capital market entry barriers."
• Ittai Ben Zeev, CEO of TASE: “Increasing the number of participants in the Israeli capital market is one of our strategic goals and is crucial to more advanced and competitive capital market."

Shanghai Stock Exchange: Notice On The Transition Arrangements For The Review Work Related To The Full Implementation Of The Stock Issuance Registration System

Date 01/02/2023

In order to steadily promote the full implementation of the stock issuance registration system and ensure the orderly continuation and smooth transition of the issuance and listing review work, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)'s Notice on Arrangements for the Transition Period of Relevant Administrative Licensing Items before and after the Full Implementation of the Stock Issuance Registration System (hereinafter referred to as the Notice) and other requirements, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) hereby announces the relevant work arrangements as follows:

Mathijs Peeters Joins Siege FX As Head Of Distribution For Europe - Marek Robertson Is Promoted To Chief Product Officer

Date 01/02/2023

Siege FX announced the appointment of Mathijs Peeters as Head of Distribution for Europe.

UK Sets Out Plans To Regulate Crypto And Protect Consumers - The Plans Will Provide Clarity To Consumers And Businesses

Date 01/02/2023

• The government will set out ambitious plans to robustly regulate cryptoasset activities – providing confidence and clarity to consumers and businesses alike
• Consultation proposals include strengthening rules for crypto trading platforms and a robust world-first regime for crypto lending
• Announcement delivers on financial services roadmap by embracing technological change and innovation, delivering on the Prime Minister’s plan to grow the economy

Worldline Extends Long-Term Partnership With Leading Cruise Brand, MSC Cruises To Support Its Payment Needs Across Europe

Date 01/02/2023

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in the payments industry, has extended its long-standing relationship with MSC Cruises, the third largest cruise brand in the world. Working together, Worldline and MSC Cruises will provide a personalised and homogeneous experience to their demanding cruise guests across Europe. Worldline is committed to supporting MSC Cruises in its expansion plans, facilitating their entry in new markets thanks to a plug and play solution meeting highest security standards, and a smooth onboarding process for optimum efficiency.