Hong Kong regulator fast-tracks Bitcoin spot ETF approvals – Cointelegraph
The Hong Kong Securities Commission (SFC) has reportedly expedited the approval process for four Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). according to The first batch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs is expected to be approved in the region by April 15, according to local news outlet Tencent News. The report cited sources close to the Hong […]
English football regulator close as government confirms ‘historic’ bill | Football politics
The launch of an independent regulator for English football is on the horizon after the government confirmed it plans to table legislation in Parliament that could see clubs fined up to 10% of their revenue if they breach the terms of the agreement. ing. The long-awaited Football Governance Bill is expected to be announced on […]
Apple reinstates Epic Games’ app store account in Europe after regulator scrutiny
Apple on Friday reinstated permission for Fortnite maker Epic Games to offer its app store to iPhone customers in Europe. It comes a day after European Union regulators suggested the company’s brazen move to block Epic may violate new sweeping antitrust laws. Apple faces intense scrutiny under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The law […]
Winklevoss-led Gemini agrees to return over $1 billion to customers in deal with NY regulator that includes $37 million fine – Fortune
Twins Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss. Christy Bowe—Corbis/Getty Images The New York Department of Financial Services on Wednesday announced a settlement related to Gemini, the cryptocurrency company founded by the Winklevoss twins, and its product Gemini Earn. As part of the consent order, Gemini agreed to pay a $37 million fine and fully repay more […]
UK regulator to apologise to gay doctors struck off because of sexuality | LGBTQ+ rights
Britain’s medical regulator plans to apologize to gay doctors who were sacked because of their sexuality, The Guardian has revealed. The General Medical Council will issue a formal apology to doctors it investigated, sanctioned, warned or banned from practicing because of convictions under now-repealed laws criminalizing male homosexuality. is. Founded in 1858, the GMC is […]
Public utilities regulator Republican race North Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat
A longtime utility regulator announced Thursday his candidacy for North Dakota’s only U.S. House seat. Republican Julie Fedorchak has served on the state’s three-member Civil Service Commission since 2013. She has won three statewide elections, most recently in 2022 with more than 71% of the vote. North Dakota LT. Government Tammy Miller runs against House […]
California regulator OKs $1.9B plan to expand zero-emission vehicle infrastructure
The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Wednesday approved a $1.9 billion plan to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks and hydrogen refueling stations across the state. The investment will help strengthen light, medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure across the Golden State, with funding to be distributed over the next four […]
UK regulator launches investigation into Vodafone-Three merger | Telecommunications industry
Britain's competition regulator has launched an investigation into Vodafone and Three's planned merger to create the UK's biggest mobile phone operator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now has up to 40 days to review the deal and decide whether it warrants a full and detailed investigation on competitive grounds. CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell […]
Wisconsin Senate fires utility regulator in latest blow to Democratic Gov. Evers
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to fire the state's utility regulator, citing his support for setting energy rates based on customers' ability to pay and opening up the solar energy sector. . The Senate voted 21-11 to confirm Public Service Commissioner Tyler Huebner. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers appointed him to the commission […]