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Basel Committee Warms Up to Bitcoin & Crypto With More Flexible Proposal
30.6.2022
After receiving criticism from industry players last year for being too conservative, a committee at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has proposed a cap on how much exposure traditional banks can have to cryptoassets “where there is no counterparty.”
According to a new consultation...
US Fintech Firm Acorns Adds Crypto Exposure Investing via Proshares Bitcoin ETF
22.3.2022
The American financial technology (fintech) firm Acorns has announced customers now have the option to add bitcoin exposure via the Proshares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO). Acorns’ clients can now allocate up to 5% of their funds into BITO. Acorns Customers Can Add Bitcoin Exposure to Their...
VC Roundup: Animoca leads NFT3 raise, Arca launches NFT fund and Alexis Ohanian broadens crypto exposure
14.2.2022
Hartmann Capital has also launched a new metaverse fund and Solana NFT marketplace aggregator Hyperspace raised $4.5 million
US Lawmaker: Crypto Assets Are Here to Say, Diversified Portfolios Should Have Crypto Exposure
5.2.2022
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey says that crypto assets are here to stay and “a thoroughly diversified portfolio should have some.” The lawmaker added that he has a “very simple” investing strategy — diversify. US Lawmaker Says Crypto Is Here to Stay U.S. Senator...
‘Broader Range’ of Institutions Seeking Crypto Exposure Beyond Just Bitcoin - Coinbase
28.1.2022
There was “a broader range” of investors that wanted exposure to crypto last year, with many of them seeking access to new products such as bitcoin (BTC)-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), decentralized finance (DeFi), and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a new report from Coinbase...
EY Survey Finds 1 in 4 Hedge Funds to Increase Crypto Exposure Next Year
25.11.2021
EY, one of the big four consulting and auditing firms in the world, found that one in four hedge funds are expecting to increase their crypto exposure for the next year. The 2021 EY Global Alternative Fund Survey describes that alternative fund managers are slowly taking a stable place in...
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Advises How to Get Into Bitcoin — Crypto Now 10% of His Portfolio
15.11.2021
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has some advice on how to get into bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. “It’s a wonderful universe. It’s a fantastic asset. It’s a must-own if you’re an investor,” O’Leary said. He also revealed...
Money managers with zero crypto exposure risk being left behind — Bloomberg strategist
3.11.2021
Crypto has grown to become a $2.7 trillion asset class, with Bitcoin, Ether and DeFi attracting more institutional interest
Crypto exposure has positive impact on investment portfolios, study shows
7.10.2021
The study also concluded that temporary crypto market decline and volatility are not enough to diminish the importance of cryptocurrencies in investment portfolios
Bank of America identifies 20 high profile US companies with crypto exposure
6.10.2021
These companies with crypto and digital assets exposure have stocks rated as “Buy” or “Neutral” by Bank of America
Kevin O’Leary: ‘My Crypto Exposure Is Greater Than Gold for the First Time Ever’
5.10.2021
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has revealed that he has more crypto exposure than gold for the first time. He hopes to increase his crypto allocation to 7% in the next few months, emphasizing: “I don’t see a situation where crypto’s ever going...
MUFG boosts its crypto exposure following $41M Zipmex funding round
31.8.2021
Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya, where MUFG holds a 76.9% stake, has participated in a $41 million raise for Asia-Pacific-focused crypto trading platform Zipmex
Venture Capitalist Bill Gurley Prefers Ethereum to Bitcoin, Takes Personal Position in ETH
31.8.2021
Venture capitalist Bill Gurley has taken a personal position in ether because he “was swayed by the arguments of the ethereum crowd.” He explained that it is “the smarter way to play if you’re going to have crypto exposure.” Bill Gurley Prefers Ethereum to Bitcoin...
US Global Investors bought crypto exposure through Grayscale funds
30.8.2021
The investment firm already has significant exposure to gold, minerals, precious metals, petroleum, and other natural resources
Jim Cramer: Coinbase stock is cheap, put 5% of your portfolio in crypto
27.8.2021
Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money thinks Coinbase is the “natural repository of crypto” and has recommended buying the stock
Galaxy Digital partners with Alerian to launch eight crypto indexes
25.8.2021
Galaxy Digital and Alerian announced the launch of eight passive crypto indexes that are rebalanced monthly and weighted equally
$400B investment manager Neuberger Berman will allow crypto exposure through commodity-focused fund
11.8.2021
The firm reported the fund had more than $164 million in assets under management as of July 31, roughly 0.04% of its total AUM
JPMorgan now offers clients access to six crypto funds … but only if they ask
6.8.2021
JPMorgan now offers access to six different crypto funds from GrayScale, Osprey Funds and NYDIG
Wells Fargo Starts Offering Crypto Investments to Clients
3.8.2021
Wells Fargo, one of the largest wealth managers in the U.S., has reportedly started offering crypto investments to its wealth management clients. Wells Fargo Offers Crypto Exposure A spokesperson for American financial services company Wells Fargo reportedly confirmed to Business Insider Friday...
Basel Committee Offers More Clarity To Banks Seeking Crypto Exposure
10.6.2021
In a move that could lead to new requirements being imposed on banks that deal with cryptoassets, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has issued a proposal to limit such banks’ crypto exposure by applying new credit and market risk requirements.
“Cryptoassets have given rise to...