BIS Research Report: Stablecoins Not Secure as Store of Value
9.11.2023
Stablecoins. Source: Adobe / Grispb Fiat-backed stablecoins are “not a safe store of value,” according to a new research report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). According to the report, the BIS found that from January 2019 to September 2023, fiat-backed stablecoins were able...
ARK Invest Adds $9.5M Worth of Robinhood Shares to Its Innovation Portfolios
9.11.2023
Source: Adobe Popular crypto-friendly investment firm ARK Invest has significantly increased its stakes in the commission-free investing app Robinhood. According to a November 8 investment sheet posted online, the investment firm secured 1,141,046 units of Robinhood shares, amounting to...
Proof of Stake Alliance Updates Best Practices, Signed by Coinbase, Paradigm, and More
9.11.2023
The Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), in partnership with Paradigm Policy Lab, put forward a new set of best practices for staking with the goal of ensuring “customer protection and responsible innovation in the staking space” on Thursday, November 9th. A collective goal “Our collective goal...
CertiK Data Highlights Significant Slowdown in New Cryptocurrency Launches
9.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Andrii Yalanskyi Recent data from blockchain security firm CertiK has revealed a noteworthy slowdown in the creation of new cryptocurrencies, with the pace now reaching its slowest in three years. Citing data shared by CertiK, CoinDesk on Wednesday reported that the third quarter...
Cryptocurrency Adoption Skyrockets in South and Central Asia, Driven by Real-World Use Cases: Chainalysis
9.11.2023
Source: MyCreative/Adobe Cryptocurrency adoption is experiencing a significant surge in South and Central Asia, driven by the emergence of real-world use cases, according to blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis. During a recent webinar discussing the Chainalysis 2023 Geography of Cryptocurrency...
Polygon Labs Launches $85 Million Developer Fund to Attract Web3 Talent
9.11.2023
Polygon Labs launches major funding to draw blockchain developers. Image by akif, Adobe Stock. On Thursday, Ethereum scaling solution Polygon Labs announced the launch of an $85 million grant program with the goal of attracting top Web3 talent to build on its network. The initiative will provide...
Blackrock Registers Ishares Ethereum Trust With Delaware’s Division of Corporations
9.11.2023
Blackrock may be taking steps toward obtaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the near future. This comes on the heels of the company’s application for an Ishares Ethereum Trust with the Delaware Division...
Standard Chartered and SBI Holdings Collaborate on $100 Million Crypto Investment Venture
9.11.2023
Source: Pixabay SBI Holdings and Standard Chartered’s investment arm, SC Ventures, have joined forces to set up a $100 million joint venture in the United Arab Emirates targeting crypto startups. In a statement released on Thursday, the two companies announced the launch of their Digital Asset...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Price Reverses on Anticipation That BlackRock To Apply for Spot Ethereum ETF – Here Are the Key Levels to Watch
9.11.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) Chart / Source: TradingView While it continues to trade roughly 1% higher on the day, Bitcoin (BTC) has seen an abrupt reversal back from the new year-to-date highs it hit close to $38,000 and was last trading just above $36,000. Traders put the abrupt reversal down to reports that...
JPMorgan Analysts Say Bitcoin Rally ‘Overdone’, Question Crypto Market Fundamentals
9.11.2023
JPMorgan analysts are unconvinced by Bitcoin’s price rally. Image by Waqas, Adobe Stock. In a report published Wednesday, JPMorgan analysts cast doubt on the sustainability of the latest bitcoin rally, stating that the sharp gains look ‘overdone’ relative to...
BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust registered in Delaware
9.11.2023
The new corporate entity could signal an upcoming SEC filing
Crypto for Advisors: Innovating Legacy Programs with Blockchain
9.11.2023
In this week's issue of Crypto for Advisors, learn how brands are leveraging blockchain to innovate loyalty programs