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Hong Kong Markets Authority Opens Its Tokenization Sandbox and Major Institutions Dive In
28.8.2024
HSBC bank completed three proof of concepts in Hong Kong's Ensemble sandbox
New node certification could coax more institutions into Ether staking
27.8.2024
A consortium of big crypto companies, including Coinbase, has just launched a new certification scheme for Ethereum node operators called NORS.
Crypto for Advisors: Are Crypto SMAs Right for Institutions?
22.8.2024
Separately Managed Accounts, or SMAs, offer significant advantages over ETFs for institutional investors who want to invest in crypto via actively managed accounts
Institutions Are Still Buying Bitcoin ETFs, Bitwise Says
21.8.2024
The number of institutional investors holding bitcoin ETFs rose 14% in the second quarter of the year to 1,100, the report said
Institutions not so interested in Bitcoin at $58K, metric shows
16.8.2024
10x Research’s Markus Thielen says there’s one stablecoin metric that is key to indicating institutional interest in Bitcoin, but it’s not flashing green right now
Two-thirds of institutional Bitcoin ETF holders held or bought more in Q2
15.8.2024
44% of asset managers increased their Bitcoin ETF holdings, while 22% held their position, which was a “pretty good result,” according to Bitwise’s investment chief
Police Warn of Bitcoin Scammers Posing as Bank Representatives
14.8.2024
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in the U.S. state of Georgia has issued a warning about a cryptocurrency scam. Scammers are posing as representatives of financial institutions, informing individuals that their accounts have been compromised. They then instruct victims to withdraw funds from...
Coinbase Expands Crypto Services to Hawaii Following Regulatory Changes
13.8.2024
The publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its expansion into Hawaii, allowing residents to access a range of crypto services. The move comes after the state clarified its regulations, enabling Coinbase to offer its platform to Hawaiian users. Hawaii Residents Gain Access...
Bitcoin price drops below $59K as institutions stop buying stablecoins
12.8.2024
Bitcoin price saw its local bottom last time Tether minted $1.3 billion worth of stablecoins, which helped BTC recover over 21%
BitGo to transition Wrapped Bitcoin business to multi-jurisdictional custody
11.8.2024
BitGo claims the move of its Wrapped Bitcoin business will make it the world’s first “multi-jurisdictional and multi-institutional custody."
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
2.8.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution...
Hacker gets 3.5 years prison for $900K Coinbase login scam: Report
29.7.2024
A UK hacker faces prison for his Coinbase dummy website scam, an El Paso man’s alleged crypto “Ponzi” funded his lavish lifestyle, and Washington DFI flags the latest potential crypto fraud
Kraken Expands Crypto Custody Services to Institutions in UK and Australia
19.7.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has expanded its custody services to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, marking the first international expansion following its successful U.S. launch in March. Kraken Institutional, already established in the UK and Australia, now offers its custody solution...
Chainlink’s tokenization sandbox cuts trials to days instead of months
18.7.2024
The sandbox could lead to more financial institutions adopting asset tokenization solutions
Institutions are more bullish on Ether than retail ahead of ETH ETF launch
16.7.2024
Ether price could double during the 2025 bull cycle, thanks to increased institutional interest introduced by ETH ETFs, according to Bybit’s head of institutions
Mining Company CEO Claims Silver Deficit Is Growing, Institutions Might Drive Prices Higher
16.7.2024
Keith Neumeyer, CEO of First Majestic Silver, a Canada-based mining company, discussed the silver production deficit in today’s precious metals markets. Neumeyer stated that while retail investors are interested in silver, institutions have to enter the market, supporting the activity...
Nigerian Central Bank Warns Financial Institutions Against Rejecting Old or Lower Denomination US Dollars
3.7.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria warned local financial institutions against rejecting older or lower-denomination U.S. dollar banknotes. The apex bank said it will take strong action against financial institutions that refuse to accept mutilated or overcirculated local currency banknotes. Older U.S....
Crypto Whales & Institutions Shift Focus on Chainlink’s LINK
2.7.2024
Crypto whales are known to hold markets in bear seasons and propel them in bull seasons. Heavyweight investors have shifted their focus to Chainlink. According to a market analysis by Lookonchain, whales are buying a lot of $LINK. LINK gets whales and institutional attention According to...
Tether signs MoU to promote crypto freedom in Turkey
2.7.2024
Stablecoin giant Tether is eager to learn about the possibilities of introducing new business lines into Turkey's banking in cooperation with the local crypto firm BTguru
Big banks rush in to test ECB’s wholesale distributed ledger tech
24.6.2024
The new participants in the European Central Bank’s DLT tests include major financial institutions