• August 20, 2024

U.S Stock Futures Steady As Market Awaits Fed Signal

According to BlockBeats, on August 20, U.S. stock futures remained largely unchanged following a strong performance the previous day. The market is speculating that the Federal Reserve may soon signal a readiness to begin cutting interest rates. After the S&P 500 Index strengthened for the eighth consecutive day on Monday, traders took a brief pause.Trading volumes have decreased as investors are hesitant to make significant bets ahead of this week's Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Kyle Rodda, a senior market analyst at Capital.Com Inc., noted that recent data has alleviated concerns about a slowdown in U.S. economic growth without sparking fears of a resurgence in inflation.

  • August 20, 2024

Seychelles Parliament Approves Bill To Regulate Virtual Asset Service Providers

According to PANews, the Seychelles National Assembly has approved a draft bill aimed at regulating Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). The legislation mandates that VASPs seeking licenses must establish substantial operations within Seychelles, including having resident directors and offices staffed with competent employees. This law aims to balance innovation with anti-money laundering efforts and comply with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).