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Fund Management Giant State Street Increases Stake in Silvergate to 9.3%
2.2.2023
State Street disclosed a 9.3% stake in troubled crypto lender Silvergate Capital (SI) as of Dec. 31, according to a filing Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Crypto Assets Under Management Surge 36.7% in January as Markets Recover, But Grayscale Situation Remains “Delicate”
1.2.2023
Read More: Crypto Assets Under Management Surge 36.7% in January as Markets Recover, But Grayscale Situation Remains “Delicate”
82% of Millionaires Ask About Putting Crypto in Their Portfolios, Survey Shows
1.2.2023
Asset management firm Devere Group says that 82% of millionaires surveyed have asked their financial advisors about adding cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, to their portfolios despite the crypto winter. “Wealthy investors understand that digital currencies are the future of money, and they...
Ethereum to Reach Peak of $2,474 Per Token in 2023, Finder’s Survey of Crypto and Fintech Experts Reveals
31.1.2023
Seven days ago, finder.com, a product comparison website, published a forecast report based on predictions from several crypto and fintech experts, predicting bitcoin’s year-end price for 2023. Following the bitcoin price prediction report, Finder released another survey focused on ethereum...
Unbanked and Mastercard Team Up to Accelerate Crypto Card Adoption Within Web3 Organizations in Europe
30.1.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Today it was announced that Unbanked, the leading provider of white-label crypto card issuance and program management service for Web3 companies has partnered with Mastercard, to accelerate DeFi card issuance in Europe. Mastercard and Unbanked have already established a footprint...
Institutional Investors Forecast ‘Strong Year’ for Bitcoin — 65% Expect BTC to Hit $100K, Survey Shows
29.1.2023
A new survey shows that institutional investors expect “a strong year ahead for bitcoin” and are confident about the cryptocurrency’s long-term valuation. In addition, 65% of institutional investors surveyed agree that bitcoin could reach $100,000. ‘Strong Year Ahead...
California DMV to digitize car title management system via Tezos
28.1.2023
California DMV’s chief digital officer Ajay Gupta emphasized that the agency is looking to modernize its current systems and bring greater transparency to car title transfers
Financial Advisors See Strong Interest in Crypto — 90% Receive Inquiries About Crypto Investing, Survey Shows
27.1.2023
A new survey shows that interest in cryptocurrency remains strong among financial advisors’ clients. “Despite market performance, the most common question was: ‘Should I consider an investment in crypto?'” the survey results reveal. Financial Advisors Bullish About...
Gold to Lose Its Shine as Harry Dent Predicts Massive Crash; Bitcoin to Follow Suit With Low of $3,250
26.1.2023
Gold has seen a significant increase in value in 2023, with spot prices rising from $1,823 per ounce to the current price of $1,937 per ounce. However, Harry Dent, founder of HS Dent Investment Management, believes that this trend may not continue in the near future. Dent predicts that gold...
Bitzlato Executives Arrested in Europe, Exchange Laundered €1 Billion, Europol Says
24.1.2023
European law enforcement authorities have detained four more members of the executive team of crypto exchange Bitzlato, Europol announced. According to the police agency, nearly half of the funds processed through the platform were associated with various criminal activities. Bitzlato Senior...
NFT Management Application Floor Acquires Data Platform WGMI.io
24.1.2023
The move will make the Floor user experience more expansive by showcasing data to help educate traders
Former Halo Infinite Dev Blasts Management Over Layoffs
19.1.2023
Of all the Microsoft teams caught in the blast radius of mass layoffs announced yesterday, it’s possible Halo Infinite maker 343 Industries was among the worst hit. The studio has faced a wave of departures following Halo Infinite’s multiplayer struggles, and the new cuts have sparked strong...
Thailand Issues New Regulations on Custodied Cryptocurrencies
19.1.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has issued new regulations on custodied cryptocurrencies. Companies offering crypto custody services are now required to “establish a digital wallet management system to accommodate efficient custody of digital assets and keys...
Hashkey Capital Raises $500 Million for Its Third Fund, Despite Crypto Market Downturn
18.1.2023
On Tuesday, global asset manager Hashkey, which focuses on crypto and blockchain investments, announced that it has closed its third fund at $500 million. The company’s “HashKey Fintech Investment III” is dedicated to developing crypto solutions, blockchain technology, and Web3...
Report: Nigeria Debt Management Office’s $48.8 Billion Debt Contravenes the Law Says Expert
15.1.2023
The Nigerian Debt Management Office (DMO) contravened the law when its borrowings exceeded the set limit which is equivalent to $2.2 billion, Adetilewa Adebajo, an international financial markets expert has reportedly said. Adebajo also suggested that the Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin...
Former President of FTX US Shares His Experience and Relationship With CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in Detailed Twitter Thread
15.1.2023
The former president of FTX US, Brett Harrison, published a 49-part Twitter thread explaining why he left the firm and his relationship with co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) of FTX. Before his role at FTX US, Harrison worked with SBF at Jane Street and prior to joining FTX, he worked for Citadel...
Former FTX US President Brett Harrison Details fallout with SBF in ‘Disputes Over Management Practices’
15.1.2023
Brett Harrison, former president of FTX US, has revealed that he left the crypto exchange due to a deteriorating relationship with Sam Bankman-Fried and his deputies over management practices.
In a long Twitter thread on Saturday, Harrison shared some details regarding his time in FTX US, the...
Former FTX US President lashes out at 'insecure' SBF in 49-part Twitter thread rant
15.1.2023
Harrison said Bankman-Fried threatened to fire him on the spot and would destroy his professional reputation if he continued to confront the former FTX CEO
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...
Nexo Bitcoin Withdrawals Surge Following Raid of Bulgarian Offices
13.1.2023
After the offices of crypto lender Nexo were raided in Bulgaria, the digital currency lending platform experienced a significant amount of withdrawals starting Jan. 12, 2023. An archived snapshot of Nexo’s real-time attestation shows that the company held 133,263 bitcoin on that day. As...