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Institutions will protect Bitcoin from government overreach: Erik Voorhees
7.12.2020
Bitcoiners should embrace institutional adoption as it keeps everyone honest, says Erik Voorhees
Unbanked Hong Kong Chief Carrie Lam: “I Have Piles of Cash at Home”
4.12.2020
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she is currently unbanked and keeps piles of cash stashed at her home courtesy of US sanctions. Alongside 14 Chinese and Hong Kong officials, Lam has been slapped with punitive measures that effectively cut her off from the banking system. The US government...
Bitcoin whales selling to institutions as Grayscale adds 7,188 BTC in 24 hours
4.12.2020
A huge sell wall at $20,000 may see a major transfer of wealth from whales to institutions based on current data
Institutions rushing into $19K Bitcoin as GBTC premium hits 6-month high
3.12.2020
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's premium is now above 30% as institutional demand for BTC continues to increase
Ruble or Rubble? Russian Institutions Have Concerns About Proposed CBDC
1.12.2020
Russian banks and financial brokers are worried the digital ruble will be a burden for them
Why institutions suddenly give a damn about Bitcoin
28.11.2020
As big players continue to enter the crypto space, institutions are becoming mega HODLers
Crypto Custodian Copper Aims to Bridge Gap Between DeFi and Traditional Finance With New Tool
27.11.2020
The new tool, CopperConnect, covers the "DeFi lifecycle" as an asset moves from custody to smart contract and back
Experts say institutions drove Bitcoin's rise to $19K and that alt-season is coming
26.11.2020
Market analysts are attributing Bitcoin’s sudden surge above $19,000 to aggressive demand from financial institutions and leading companies in the United States
Deloitte: Financial institutions to boost future blockchain spending
25.11.2020
A representative from the company expects 2021 to be "a breakout year for blockchain."
More Institutions Are Buying Bitcoin, Say JP Morgan Analysts
23.11.2020
In their “Flows & Liquidity” report, JP Morgan analysts say institutions are piling into bitcoin at a stronger pace this quarter than they were in Q3 and may have a bigger role in price movement than quantitative traders
$20 Billion in Crypto Under Custody: Coinbase Sees ‘Explosion of Capital’ From Institutional Investors
23.11.2020
Coinbase has revealed that it has had “an explosion of incoming capital.” Its assets under custody currently stand at $20 billion, $14 billion of which were accumulated since April. Coinbase highlights a string of bullish events that have “really unleashed” a wave...
Wallex: The Rainbow in The European Grey Zone
22.11.2020
The evolution of new digital technologies has created a new shift in the value proposition for financial products and services. Digital asset management based on distributed ledger technology has opened the gates to financial institutions and regulators, with the aim of disrupting this new wave....
Institutions help drive rally as Bitcoin ETP volumes surge 50%
18.11.2020
Bitcoin and crypto ETPs have surged in market cap and volumes as institutions buy up BTC
US Banks Face a Massive Commercial Real Estate Crisis Looming on the Horizon
17.11.2020
Financial incumbents may face a harsh reality soon, as a commercial real estate crisis has threatened the profits from America’s largest banks. A number of reports show that banks with a large amount of commercial real estate in their portfolios may see a significant fallout in the next...
Crypto in 2021: Institutions Prefer Bitcoin, Retail Open to Altcoins
15.11.2020
2020 has been the best year for cryptoasset investment since 2017, while there’s even an argument that it’s the best year ever, given that the growth of the crypto market seems steadier and more stable this time out. But what about next year?
For the most part, 2021 is shaping up to be almost...
The rise of major Bitcoin mining institutions is inevitable
15.11.2020
2020 marks a new era for mining institutionalization, bringing with it both benefits and challenges
As Bitcoin price rises, institutions get down with digital assets
11.11.2020
Institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to rise as bullish sentiment around BTC prevails
Argentinian Central Bank to Lift Freeze on Bank Fee Increases: Sets the Ceiling for Future Hikes at 9%
8.11.2020
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic says starting in January 2021, financial institutions will be able to increase the fees or commission they levy for services rendered. In its November 5 update, which effectively ends the February 19 freeze on any fee hikes, the central bank says such...
Fidelity Investments’ Digital Asset Custody Services Arm Expands to Asia
30.10.2020
Fidelity Digital Asset Services has revealed the company is expanding into Asia and plans to help high-net-worth investors and family offices in the region with custodial crypto products. Fidelity is working with the Singaporean startup Stack Funds, a fully-insured custody operation servicing...
US Government Agencies Propose Changes to Funds Transfer Rules-Seek to Broaden Definition of Money to Include Cryptocurrencies
25.10.2020
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board and Fincen are seeking feedback on their proposal to lower the threshold at which financial institutions must collect and retain information on funds transfers. In their joint notice on the rule change proposal, the two U.S. agencies want a new threshold...