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title: "RegWatch | #News"
description: "#News | Latest cryptocurrency regulation updates from across the world."
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# RegWatch

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### [Beyond Bullish: What SEC’s ETF Approval Really Means for Bitcoin By Richard Reinhardt, Merkle Science Lead Investigator](https://blog.merklescience.com/regwatch/beyond-bullish-what-secs-etf-approval-really-means-for-bitcoinby-richard-reinhardt-merkle-science-lead-investigator)

Jan 25, 2024 11:49:26 AM

*This article will explain what SEC-approved spot bitcoin ETPs are and how they will impact the corporate governance policies of issuers, the trading behavior of retail investors, and investment activity and adoption of the cryptocurrency as a whole. *

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### [Key Takeaways: Unpacking NYDFS' Updated Guidance on Listing and Delisting Digital Assets](https://blog.merklescience.com/regwatch/unpacking-nydfs-updated-guidance-on-listing-and-delisting-digital-assets)

Nov 17, 2023 11:29:42 AM

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS)[ recently](https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/industry_letters/il20231115_listing_virtual_currencies) published updated guidance establishing heightened standards for virtual currency businesses licensed in New York when listing or delisting cryptocurrencies. 

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### [Bankman-Fried's Conviction: A Catalyst for Change in the Cryptocurrency World](https://blog.merklescience.com/regwatch/bankman-frieds-conviction-a-catalyst-for-change-in-the-cryptocurrency-world)

Nov 16, 2023 11:37:32 AM

When FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on all seven charges on November 2, 2023, the general sentiment in the cryptocurrency community was one of relief. Former FTX users who lost funds in the exchange’s implosion are satisfied that the alleged mastermind behind the schemes will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars. Business leaders of legitimate exchanges are pleased to see justice prevail against a man who disgraced their industry. 

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### [VARA Adds Regulation of  FRVAs in Latest Update](https://blog.merklescience.com/regwatch/vara-adds-regulation-of-frvas-in-latest-update)

Sep 26, 2023 1:42:04 PM

The evolution of virtual assets is rapidly reshaping the financial landscape. As innovative new products like fiat-referenced virtual assets [(FRVAs) emerge](https://rulebooks.vara.ae/node/372), regulatory frameworks must adapt to promote innovation while protecting consumers. This evolving spectrum of virtual assets requires agile governance which is evidenced by the [Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority's (VARA)](https://www.vara.ae/en/) recent update to its regulatory framework governing fiat-referenced virtual assets (FRVAs), commonly known as stablecoins.

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