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Hong Kong brokers line up for SFC approval ahead of new virtual asset trading legislation
2.1.2023
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed legislation that will soon open up virtual assets to retail investors, and local financial services are lining up for licensing approval
Valkyrie Reveals Intention to Sponsor Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust as GBTC Discount to NAV Widens
1.1.2023
Valkyrie Investments, a Tennessee-based asset manager, has announced its intention to become the new sponsor of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). The company states that it is “uniquely qualified” for the role and plans to facilitate redemptions at net asset value (NAV) through...
Crypto Asset Manager Valkyrie Investments Wants to Sponsor, Manage Grayscale Bitcoin Trust
30.12.2022
GBTC, the world’s largest bitcoin fund, has been trading at near a record discount relative to the price of bitcoin
‘Ethereum Killers’ Managed to ‘Kill’ Themselves in 2022 Rather Than Beat the Smart Contract Economy’s Heavyweight Champ
30.12.2022
At the end of 2021, a myriad of people thought a handful of smart contract platform tokens, often referred to as ‘Ethereum killers,’ would flip the second-largest crypto asset in terms of market capitalization in 2022. As 2022 comes to an end, statistics show that none of...
Central Bank Gold Demand Rose at the Fastest Pace in 55 Years, Analyst Says Silver Could Outperform Gold in 2023
30.12.2022
According to a myriad of reports, the People’s Republic of China has been buying hoards of gold during the last year. Consequently, World Gold Council (WGC) statistics show the demand for gold by central banks has risen at the fastest pace in 55 years. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo’s head...
First Mover Asia: 3 Crypto Predictions for 2023 From Digital Asset Manager 3iQ's Research Head
30.12.2022
Mark Connors sees a rebound in digital prices by the third quarter and companies increasing their involvement in developing regulation. ALSO: Bitcoin would just assume forget acquaintances auld and new to 2022
China to Launch ‘Digital Asset Trading Platform,’ Media Report Unveils
29.12.2022
A marketplace for digital assets is soon going to open in China under a public-private partnership, local media revealed. According to the report, the goal is to establish a regulated trading platform for digital collectibles as part of government efforts to curb market speculation with such...
Bitcoin price would surge past $600K if 'hardest asset' matches gold
29.12.2022
The coming decade could be Bitcoin's time to copy gold's 1970s breakouts, says Capriole Investments
Bitcoin price would surge past $600K if ‘hardest asset’ matches gold
29.12.2022
The coming decade could be Bitcoin’s time to copy gold’s 1970s breakouts, says Capriole Investments
Microstrategy Buys More Bitcoin — Company’s Crypto Holdings Grow to 132,500 BTC
29.12.2022
Microstrategy is now holding approximately 132,500 bitcoin following its most recent purchases. This year, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has emerged as “the institutional-grade digital asset,” said Microstrategy founder Michael Saylor. Microstrategy Acquires More Bitcoin...
China to Launch First National ‘Digital Asset’ Marketplace
28.12.2022
While trading digital collectibles has been popular amongst Chinese collectors through heavily regulated marketplaces, this is the country’s first official foray into NFTs
The Next Wave of Institutional Digital Asset Adoption
28.12.2022
Once you build decentralized access control, the decentralized world of Web3 and the traditional world of finance can finally be brought together
Russia's largest bank issued gold-backed digital financial assets
27.12.2022
The issuance became the second major operations of the bank with the new class of assets
4 ‘emerging narratives’ in crypto to watch for: Trading firm
26.12.2022
The crypto trading firm sees NFTs becoming more intertwined with brand IP, while Web3 apps with "real world utility" gain traction
French investors sued Binance for over 2.4 million euros in losses
25.12.2022
Binance France and Binance Holdings Limited are being sued over alleged misleading commercial practices and fraudulent concealment
Crypto is a nonexistent asset for big institutional investors - JPMorgan exec
25.12.2022
The asset class volatility still poses a challenge to money managers
JPMorgan: Crypto Is a Nonexistent Asset Class for Most Large Institutional Investors
25.12.2022
A strategist at global investment bank JPMorgan says crypto is effectively nonexistent as an asset class for most large institutional investors. “The volatility is too high, the lack of an intrinsic return that you can point to makes it very challenging,” he added. JPMorgan...
Locker Token and Euro Ice Hockey Champs Rögle BK To Host In-Person NFT Event
24.12.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Locker Token & Ice Hockey extraordinaires Rögle BK have officially announced an In-Real-Life (IRL) NFT, event set to take place at the Catena Arena – the home of the European champions. The event is designed to showcase the innovative asset class that is NFTs, while also...
President of Brazil Sanctions Cryptocurrency Law
23.12.2022
President Jair Bolsonaro has approved law 14.478, which regulates cryptocurrency-related operations and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in Brazil. The document, approved on the last day of the period allowed, will begin to be applied 180 days after its sanction. This will give all parties...
Tron’s Justin Sun Was Secret Top Client of Crypto Asset Manager Valkyrie
22.12.2022
A private financial document reviewed by CoinDesk shows that Sun, one of the richest figures in crypto, was responsible for the vast majority of a key Valkyrie division’s assets under management