The cryptocurrency market has come of age and got a well-deserved interest from institutional investors. More and more regulators in various countries are looking for ways to implement cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies.
Good news came from Brazil. The Brazilian Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), the securities regulator, has approved the Ether ETF. The fund, which is traded under the ticker symbol QETH11, will trade on the Brazilian stock exchange B3. It is a well-established regional exchange with clients all over the world.
QETH11 will receive the same Ether index as CME Group. He will use institutional custody services from Gemini, an American company run by the Winklevoss twins.
"Brazilian regulators recognize the growth of the cryptocurrency market. They understand the importance to offer regulated products to investors who are looking forward to exploring these new asset classes. We hope that the signals from Brazil will prompt the SEC to approve the first crypto ETF in the US," said Fernando Carvalho, CEO of QR Capital.
Also, in early 2021, the Ontario Canadian Securities Commission authorized the world's first physically hosted bitcoin ETF. The US and many other countries didn't approve crypto ETFs, despite the constant demand for this type of fund.
The largest bank in Thailand is ready to work with DeFi. The oldest and largest bank in Thailand, Siam Commercial Bank, believes DeFi is equal to traditional finance. In addition, such services in current banking will lead to shorter transaction times, lower costs, and increased transparency.
"Traditional financials like us must actively research, invest, and implement DeFi. DeFi companies need to work with traditional finance companies to leverage their strengths," said Mukaya Tai Panich, director of venture capital and investment at SCB.
And in February 2021, the venture department of this bank created a $ 50 million fund. The money is reserved for investments in DeFi startups. The heads of the bank believe they will help shape the next generation of financial services.