WAO ART #407

Shiba Inu (SHIB) token has been listed by Australian crypto exchange Bitcoin.com.au. SHIB is currently trading at $0.00003033, with an 8.46% increase in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin.com.au is one of the oldest exchanges in Australia, serving over 300,000 customers.

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority has issued its first crypto license. The license has been granted to Jaltech, allowing them to offer intermediary services for cryptocurrency investments. Jaltech can now provide these services to both institutional and retail investors.

Hong Kong is set to allow Bitcoin ETFs, which could be a game-changer for the region. ETF expert Eric Balchunas predicts that this move could lead to a surge in assets under management and trading volumes in Asia. Hong Kong's ETF landscape has evolved significantly over the years, introducing innovative products.

El Salvador holds 5,700 BTC, worth about $400 million at current market prices. The country is in profit, with nearly $80 million gained since adopting BTC in September 2021. El Salvador continues to champion BTC adoption despite criticism.

US Department of Justice charges cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and its founders with violating anti-money laundering laws. KuCoin founders accused of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and failing to maintain an effective AML program.

Europe is becoming a major player in the global cryptocurrency market. The region accounts for 17.6% of global transaction volume, second only to North America. Europe's large, industrialized economies and the euro's popularity contribute to its crypto adoption.

London Stock Exchange (LSE) will debut Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded notes (ETNs) on May 28. Companies can start submitting applications for listing their ETNs on April 8. Issuers must meet listing requirements and obtain approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).