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The SEC Sets Its Sights on AI
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is broadening its horizons, extending its reach beyond BTC and altcoins to the AI market. This surprising development came to light when the former Chairman of the Commission discussed the latest regulatory initiatives involving cryptocurrencies. 
Important Dates to Note!
A Twitter user (@hufhaus9) has created a visual timeline outlining the SEC’s response deadlines for the approval of BlackRock’s Bitcoin spot ETF.
Just 10 days ago, the renowned global investment firm with $10 trillion in assets applied for a groundbreaking Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund in the United States.
First deadline: August 12, 2023
Second deadline: September 26, 2023
Third deadline: December 25, 2023
Final decision: February 23, 2024
If granted approval, BlackRock will be able to purchase BTC directly from the spot market, potentially utilizing platforms like Coinbase, on behalf of its clients.
With the BTC halving and these deadlines coinciding, the first quarter of 2024 promises to be an exciting period! Hong Kong HSBC Customers Gain Access to Crypto ETFs
HSBC Hong Kong, a part of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, has launched its first cryptocurrency services. The bank is now allowing its customers to buy and sell exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Bitcoin and Ethereum, according to a report by local journalist Colin Wu on June 26. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Surges 110% in a Week
One of the oldest altcoins, has doubled in price since the beginning of the the last week – from $105 to $220.
Analysts credit this remarkable growth to the backing of the altcoin by the newly launched cryptocurrency exchange, EDX Markets.
EDX is new non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange, backed by major Wall Street players like Citadel Securities, Fidelity, and Schwab, has officially gone live a week ago.
It offers popular options like Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash, while consciously avoiding the list of tokens that the SEC considers to be financial securities. 
What is BORA (BORA)? A Project Overview
BORA (BORA) serves as the native token within the BORA ecosystem. It holds the 152nd position in the cryptocurrency market capitalization rankings and functions as a medium for exchange, sale, and investment into the platform's projects, among other use сases. 
Interview with Yulia Parkhomenko (Ukraine's MDT)
We recently had the opportunity to connect with Yulia Parkhomenko, the Head of the Digital Economy Department at the Ministry of Digital Transformation, during the latest Incrypted Crypto Summit in Kyiv. The exchange provided a crucial insight into the Ministry's stance on pressing crypto-related issues and the state of crypto adoption in Ukraine. 
Binance Ordered to Halt Operations in Belgium
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has taken action against Binance, instructing the popular cryptocurrency exchange to immediately stop offering any virtual currency services in the country.
In a statement released on Friday, the FSMA emphasized that individuals and firms governed by Belgian law, but not belonging to the European Economic Area, are prohibited from offering exchange services involving virtual currencies and legal currencies, as well as custody wallet services.
Failure to comply with this order could result in criminal sanctions, as warned by the regulator. SEC Holds Off $30M Fine to Aid BlockFi Investors
In a noteworthy development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen to take a backseat regarding the enforcement of a $30 million fine on BlockFi, the crypto lending company which is currently in bankruptcy. According to legal documents from Thursday, the SEC's stance is primarily aimed at ensuring that investors are repaid first. BlackRock's Spot BTC Application Сonsidered Provocative
BlackRock, a financial juggernaut handling assets worth more than $10 trillion, has lodged a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the initiation of an ETF. This action has incited a range of reactions within the crypto community and among industry experts. Why? Crypto Exchange Backed by Wall Street Giants Goes Live
EDX, the new non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange, backed by major Wall Street players like Citadel Securities ($7.5 billion), Fidelity Investments ($4.3 billion), and Charles Schwab Corporation ($7.5 billion), has officially gone live and is already executing orders for its clients. John Stark and Mark Cuban: Respect Fuels Constructive Talks
Mark Cuban, an American entrepreneur and blockchain enthusiast, recently entered into a discussion with John Reed Stark, a former representative of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regarding securities law and its applicability to cryptocurrencies. BlackRock Files for Bitcoin Spot ETF
BlackRock, the world’s largest investment company with $10 trillion in assets, has submitted an application for a Bitcoin spot exchange traded fund (ETF), marking a significant milestone in the United States. This would be the first crypto spot ETF in the country, pending approval.