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NYDIG acquires Bitcoin micropayments firm Bottlepay
1.11.2021
Former Goldman Sachs partner NYDIG partook in Bottlepay’s seed funding round in March 2021
Up to 12 Million Iranians Own Cryptocurrency, Traders Choose Local Exchanges
1.11.2021
Cryptocurrencies are a popular investment among Iranians and estimates suggest that the number of those who already own one coin or another may be as high as 12 million. The majority of Iranian traders prefer the services of local crypto exchanges, the chief executive of one of them claims....
Web3 Infrastructure Provider Alchemy Raises $250 Million in Funding Round Led by a16z
31.10.2021
Alchemy, one of the leading infrastructure providers for blockchain and web3, has raised $250 million in its series C funding round, giving it a valuation of $3.5 billion. The round was led by a16z, which considers we are at a turning point in the web3 space. The company has multiplied its revenue...
Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Invests in Crypto Because ‘There Could Be Millions of Greater Fools Out There’
31.10.2021
The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has some advice for crypto investors. “As long as you recognize the very real possibility that the whole investment case for crypto rests on the greater fool theory, you’ve got my blessing to speculate on it,” he said. Cramer added that he...
Major Russian bank explores crypto investment amid strong demand
29.10.2021
One way or another, Russians get exposure to crypto even if they go abroad, Tinkoff Investments’ head said
Cathie Wood's ARK snaps up $80M Robinhood shares after crypto led price dip
29.10.2021
Ark Investment took the opportunity to buy Robinhood shares at a discount following the trading company's unsatisfactory earnings report
Voyager Digital announces $75M strategic investment from Alameda Research
28.10.2021
The entente brings together a retail cryptocurrency brokerage and an emerging cryptocurrency market maker
Dubai regulator announces new regulations for investment tokens
26.10.2021
The UAE continues to be one of the most friendly jurisdictions worldwide for the digital asset industry
Valour Uniswap exchange-traded product to increase UNI exposure
26.10.2021
Valour Uniswap ETP, with UNI as the underlying asset, launches on the Boerse Frankfurt Zertifikate AG stock exchange
Crypto investments a financial back up for Facebook whistleblower
25.10.2021
Frances Haugen also received financial help from nonprofit organizations backed by Pierre Omidyar, the co-founder of eBay
Elon Musk Discusses Important Dogecoin Improvements, Confirms No Investment in Shiba Inu
25.10.2021
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared what he believes to be the most important dogecoin improvements. He also clarified that he does not have anything to do with the Dogecoin Foundation and is not investing in the shiba inu (SHIB) token. Musk confirmed that he is only holding three cryptocurrencies. Elon...
JPMorgan Sees ‘Bullish Outlook’ for Bitcoin as Inflation Concerns Push BTC Price Higher
24.10.2021
Global investment bank JPMorgan says inflation concerns are pushing the price of bitcoin to record highs, rather than interest in recently launched bitcoin futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Noting that investors are pulling out of gold ETFs into bitcoin funds, the firm noted, “The flow...
Investment Advisers Prohibited From Crypto Activities in India, Regulator Warns
23.10.2021
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a warning that registered investment advisers are not allowed to engage in unregistered activities. This warning includes crypto activities since crypto is currently an unregulated industry in India. SEBI Warns Registered Investment...
$2.2 Trillion Asset Manager Pimco Looking to Trade Cryptocurrencies, CIO Says
22.10.2021
Pimco, an asset manager with $2.2 trillion under management, is looking to start trading cryptocurrencies. “We’re trading from a relative value perspective,” the firm’s chief investment officer said. Pimco’s clients include central banks, sovereign wealth funds...
US Public Pension Fund for Firefighters Adds Bitcoin and Ether Worth $25 Million to Portfolio
22.10.2021
The $5.5 billion pension fund for the U.S. city of Houston’s firefighters has announced an investment in bitcoin and ether. “This investment marks the first announced investment in digital assets by a public pension plan in the U.S.” ‘A Watershed Moment for Bitcoin...
Investment Heavyweights PIMCO and Peter Thiel Hopeful on Bitcoin, Crypto
21.10.2021
The major asset management firm PIMCO has said it plans to increase its exposure to digital assets as part of its “trend-following strategies or quant-oriented strategies.” Meanwhile, another investment industry heavyweight, venture capitalist Peter Thiel, says that he sees the current bitcoin...
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Now Prefers Crypto Over Gold as Inflation Hedge
21.10.2021
Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones says that bitcoin is currently “winning the race against gold.” He added that the cryptocurrency is his preferred inflation hedge over gold. Paul Tudor Jones Chooses Bitcoin Over Gold Paul Tudor Jones, the founder of asset management...
Competition drives young traders’ crypto investments, says UK watchdog
20.10.2021
Young investors assume the crypto market is regulated, new research by the Financial Conduct Authority reveals
Chainalysis Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet — Its First Cryptocurrency Acquisition
20.10.2021
Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has announced that it is adding bitcoin to its corporate investment portfolio. This is the company’s first acquisition of cryptocurrency, the CEO revealed. Chainalysis is valued at $4.2 billion. Chainalysis’ First Acquisition of Cryptocurrency...
Gary Gensler Explains Why SEC Approves a Bitcoin Futures ETF
20.10.2021
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has shared why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to approve a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) to trade on the NYSE. Meanwhile, the Commission has not approved a spot bitcoin ETF. Why SEC Approves Bitcoin Futures ETF As the first...