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Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Issues Rules on Funds Investing in Crypto
8.10.2019
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulations for fund managers investing in "virtual assets."
Politicians Can Use Cryptocurrency Donations to Fund Election Campaigns in Japan
7.10.2019
Cryptocurrencies have to keep outside of the purview of Japan’s stringent election funding law, which states that donations to individual candidates in yen or through stocks, bonds, etc. have to be reported either by the donor or the candidate receiving it. Japan’s Ministry of Internal...
Hong Kong’s SFC Releases Regulations for Crypto Fund Managers
7.10.2019
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has released guidelines for virtual asset portfolio managers
What It’s Like Being CIO of a Crypto Fund
6.10.2019
Jeff Dorman of Arca Funds shares his experience of what it’s like being a CIO of a cryptocurrency fund
Asset Management Firm Stone Ridge Files Prospectus for New Bitcoin Futures Fund
5.10.2019
Stone Ridge Asset Management has filed a prospectus with the regulatory watchdog, U.S Securities, and Exchange Commission to launch a new Bitcoin futures fund. Dubbed by the name of the NYDIG Bitcoin Strategy Fund, the prospectus was filed by the firm with the regulator for its highly anticipated...
The Exchange for the New Generation — Bitsoda.com Launches Globally
4.10.2019
The Singapore-based exchange, Bitsoda.com, is the newest force in digital asset trading platforms. Invested by Digital Finance Group with Ledger X, Circle and other well-known blockchain projects in the portfolio, Bitsoda.com stands out with adequate resource and enters global market fast with...
Verisart Acquires $2.5 Million Through Series Seed Funding Led by Galaxy Digital Eos VC Fund
4.10.2019
Verisart, the firm that certifies arts and collectibles through blockchain technology, has raised a whopping sum of $2.5 million in seed financing. The financing process was led by Galaxy Digital EOS VC Fund, along with a substantial investment from existing investors, including Sinai Ventures...
Investment Firm Files Prospectus for New BTC Futures Fund With US SEC
3.10.2019
Investment management firm Stone Ridge is trying to register a new BTC futures offering with the U.S. SEC
Asset Manager Stone Ridge Files SEC Prospectus for Bitcoin Futures Fund
3.10.2019
The firm's SEC prospectus details a cash-settled bitcoin futures fund offering 100,000 shares at $10 apiece
Financial Giant Fidelity Backs Bitcoin Derivatives Yield Fund
1.10.2019
The Los Angeles-based Wave Financial has announced the launch of a bitcoin derivatives-based yield fund and Fidelity will provide custody for the fund’s BTC reserves. Wave Financial’s crypto fund commencement is part of a growing trend toward launching BTC derivatives products....
Fidelity Digital Assets to Provide Custody for Bitcoin Derivatives Yield Fund
30.9.2019
The Los Angeles-based Wave Financial has launched what it touts as the first crypto-derivatives-based yield fund on the market
Elementus Raises $3.5M as Part of the Fund Linked to Fidelity Investments
27.9.2019
Elementus, a startup concentrated on spotting unlawful exchanges made with digital currency, recently declared raising 3.5 million dollars, partially from a fund connected with Fidelity Investments. Elementus comes from the part of a new sector, known as blockchain analytics, which is based...
Peter Thiel-Backed Investment Fund 1Confirmation Raises $45 Million
25.9.2019
Backed by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, crypto venture firm 1Confirmation raises $45 million for its second fund
Crypto Venture Firm 1confirmation Announces New $45 Million Fund
25.9.2019
Backed by some of crypto's most high-profile LPs, the Nick Tomaino-led 1confirmation is announcing a new $45 million venture fund
SEC Begins Proceedings on Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund
24.9.2019
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has begun proceedings on the Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin ETF following a public comment period
Mooncake Capital’s Connect Fund raises $10M for Asian blockchain and Cryptocurrency firms
24.9.2019
Singapore-based cryptocurrency venture capital firm, Mooncake Capital has announced that it’s Connect Fund launched to raise funds in the form of cryptocurrency, has collected $10M till date. Mooncake Capital invests in blockchain projects. It operates two funds a Crypto Fund and a Connect...
How Tokenization Is Transforming Film Financing, Wesley Snipes’ Fund
22.9.2019
Tokenization continues to proliferate in 2019, with notable director Wesley Snipes launching an STO to fund his future work. So, how does tokenization work and can it really disrupt the film industry?
Iran Is Being Targeted for Economic Independence, Not Terrorism
22.9.2019
New, unprecedented economic sanctions have been imposed on Iran’s central bank after blame for a September 14 oil field attack was pinned on the nation by U.S. leaders. The sanctions blacklist the Iranian central bank and sovereign wealth fund, further severing the country’s already...
Major Asian Blockchain VC Firm Launches New Bitcoin Tracker Fund
19.9.2019
CMCC Global, one of Asia’s first blockchain VC firms, has launched a new institutional tracker fund for Bitcoin
New Bitcoin Mutual Fund Eases Crypto Investing for Eager-Yet-Wary Asian Investors
18.9.2019
CMCC Global, a venture capital company that raises funding from some of the largest family offices and high net worth individuals, has launched a Bitcoin mutual fund, providing its clients with direct access to Bitcoin