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Samsung’s Asset Management Arm Launches Bitcoin Futures ETF in Hong Kong
14.1.2023
Samsung’s asset management arm has launched a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The new actively managed ETF is listed and traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange. It seeks “to provide economic exposure to the value of bitcoin,” Samsung detailed. Samsung’s Bitcoin...
Bitcoin's 'Volatility Smile' Shows Increased Demand for Bullish Exposure
13.1.2023
Bitcoin's volatility smile is a graphical representation of implied volatility or demand for options at different strike levels
Former FTX Director of Engineering Under Scrutiny by US Law Enforcement, Alleged Proffer Sessions Held With Prosecutors in New York
10.1.2023
U.S. law enforcement officials are reportedly scrutinizing Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at FTX, according to a report citing people familiar with the matter. Another report, published on Jan. 10, 2023, details that Singh met with federal prosecutors at an alleged proffer session...
Basel Committee Finalizes Rules for Bank Exposure to Cryptocurrency Assets
19.12.2022
The Basel Committee, the organization in charge of setting global bank standards, has finalized its new rules related to banks and cryptocurrency exposure. The document establishes two different crypto asset classes, including tokenized real assets and stablecoins in one, and other cryptocurrencies...
Central Banks to set standards on banks’ crypto exposure - BIS
17.12.2022
The new standard limits crypto reserves among banks to 2% by 2025, and goes into effect on January 1, 2025
FalconX says exposure to FTX represented 18% of its 'unencumbered cash equivalents'
9.12.2022
According to the crypto brokerage firm, the 18% ratio fell well within its “counterparty exposure limits.”
The SEC Wants Firms to Publicly Disclose Their Exposure to Crypto – More Regulation Coming?
9.12.2022
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made it clear that they want companies to disclose any crypto-related risks they may be exposed to, saying that both direct and indirect exposure must be described.
The SEC now says firms should describe how company bankruptcies and subsequent...
SEC calls on firms to disclose exposure to crypto bankruptcies and risks
9.12.2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission corporate finance division reminded companies of what they are required to disclose and provided guidance to what else they want to know
Bitcoin Miners’ FTX Contagion Exposure May Amplify Industry Pain
2.12.2022
Core Scientific, Bitfarms and Genesis Digital Assets are among miners that have direct and indirect exposure to the contagion
Animoca Brands Plans $2 Billion Metaverse Fund to Support Established Projects
2.12.2022
Animoca Brands, the parent company of metaverse projects like The Sandbox, has announced it plans to launch a $2 billion metaverse fund. The new fund, which would be focused on returns for potential investors wanting to get more Web3-related capital exposure, will focus its activities on companies...
Following BlockFi Bankruptcy, This Company Just Revealed Its Exposure to the Firm – NEXO Next?
29.11.2022
The crypto-friendly US-based bank Silvergate had less than $20m in exposure to the now-bankrupt US-based crypto lender BlockFi. But with yet another bankruptcy in the space, more people are now asking if Nexo – one of the last major crypto lenders still standing – will be the next to...
Silvergate denies recent FUD, confirms minimal exposure to BlockFi
29.11.2022
Silvergate Capital has been quick to distance itself from the now-bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi
Crypto Bank Silvergate Says Its BlockFi Digital Asset Deposit Exposure Totals Less Than $20M
29.11.2022
The bank's shares closed down 11% to $25.90 on Monday, after BlockFi bankruptcy filing
Singapore Banks' Exposure to Bitcoin 'Insignificant' but Subject to Highest Risk Weight
28.11.2022
Banks must hold $125 in capital against every $100 worth of bitcoin, a senior minister said
US Senators Ask $4.5 Trillion Investment Firm Fidelity to Reconsider Exposure to Bitcoin in Wake of FTX Implosion
22.11.2022
Three US senators asked the major financial services firm Fidelity Investments to reconsider exposing workplace retirement plans to bitcoin (BTC).
Democratic senators Richard Durbin, Elizabeth Warren, and Tina Smith penned a letter to "strongly urge" the company's CEO Abigail Johnson to reconsider...
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest adds more Bitcoin exposure as GBTC, Coinbase stock hit new lows
22.11.2022
ARK Invest scoops up bargains as Coinbase shares hit all-time lows and GBTC trades at a near-50% discount to the already suppressed Bitcoin spot price
FTX will be the last giant to fall this cycle: Hedge fund co-founder
18.11.2022
This bear market has seen the collapse of Celsius, Three Arrows Capital, Voyager, and now FTX, but the worst is likely over, a hedge fund executive suggests
Tether Says It Had No Exposure to Genesis Global and Gemini Earn, Crypto Experts Are Doubtful
17.11.2022
Tether, the issuer of the major stablecoin USDT, denied having exposure to either Genesis Global Capital or Gemini Earn yield product.
The company said in an announcement that it was “operating business as usual,” claiming that,
“With recent news surrounding Genesis today, Tether would like...
Tether says it has no exposure to Genesis Global or Gemini Earn
16.11.2022
The stablecoin operator said the reliability of its reserves is important to highlight “at a time like this.” Tether has historically had issues with transparency
Online Investing Platform BnkToTheFuture Drops Plan to Acquire Crypto Lender Salt Lending Due to FTX Exposure
15.11.2022
The deal fell apart just about two months after it was announced