JPMorgan, the largest bank in the United States by assets, plans to offer trading and wealth-management clients the option of using crypto-linked assets as collateral for loans, according to a June 4 report from Bloomberg. The bank is set to allow financing against crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in some weeks. JPMorgan will begin with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin…

Hong Kong’s securities regulator aims to introduce digital asset derivatives trading for professional investors as part of a broader strategy to expand product offerings and reinforce the city’s role in the global digital asset market, local media reported. Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, confirmed the move on June 4, according to a…

The blockchain industry faces a complex challenge: technology is evolving faster than regulations can keep pace. It breeds uncertainty that can stifle innovation and expose users to risk. Regulators worldwide struggle to balance an environment where creativity can flourish with ensuring consumer protection. CoinW, a fast-growing global crypto exchange that recently made Dubai its new…