Digital Assets Download – The Un-Groundhog Day Edition

Unlike Phil Connors in the epic film Groundhog Day, our team at the Digital Assets Download sees something new every day in the world of blockchain and digital assets! In light of the historic launch of 11 new spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products in the United States, our Lead Block in this edition features two pieces on US financial markets regulations and crypto asset activities. And while the US market said “hello” to spot bitcoin ETPs, other digital assets matters made headlines across the world—we cover those in our News Node.

For the Uninitiated: Digital Assets Download is a curated mix of insights and headlines that provide a Layer 3 Legal Perspective™ on the digital assets multiverse—created by Mayer Brown’s global Digital Assets, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency group. (Check out all of our previous editions of the Digital Assets Download.)

A curated selection of headlines and news from around this multiverse—including deals, developments and other disruptions in DeFi.

$4 Billion of New Bitcoin ETFs Change Hands in First Trading Day

Bitcoin Instantly Topped Silver in ETF Market and Trails Only Gold Among Commodities

Tokenization Top of Mind for Taurus in 2024 after FINMA Approval

Ethereum Emerges as a Key Blockchain for Tokenized Real-World Assets

Crypto Needs Cohesive Regulation – A Look at Europe’s MiCA

Selected events for deeper dives into different parts of the digital assets and DeFi world.

Commissioner Pham Speaks at The Filecoin Sanctuary Davos
On January 17, 2024, US CFTC Commissioner Pham participated in a fireside chat titled “Navigating the Crypto Regulatory Landscape” at The Filecoin Sanctuary Davos.

Commissioner Pham Speaks at GBBC’s 7th Annual Blockchain Central Davos
On January 16, 2024, US CFTC Commissioner Pham participated in a fireside chat on US innovation and regulation at GBBC’s 7th Annual Blockchain Central Davos.

CFTC Commissioner Goldsmith Romero Announces January 8, 2024, Technology Advisory Committee Meeting
The CFTC’s Technology Advisory Committee (“TAC”) held a meeting on January 8, 2024. At this meeting, the TAC continued its discussion of issues relating to digital assets and blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and emerging and evolving technologies.

From Airdrop to Wrapped Token, our illustrated glossary, “Writing on the Wall, Translating Securities with Mayer Brown,” has been updated with additional digital assets and cryptocurrency terms. Check out our “featured” list for the crypto terms and the full list of terms.