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Apparently It's Very Difficult to Custody Crypto
29.6.2023
Prime Trust Faces Closure as Nevada Regulators Take Action – Another Bear Market Victim?
28.6.2023
Crypto custodian Prime Trust is facing imminent closure as Nevada regulators move to shut down the troubled company, potentially making it the latest victim of the crypto bear market.
The regulatory action comes after it was discovered that Prime Trust owed millions of dollars to its customers...
Biggest Movers: SHIB, MATIC Fall 5% Lower on Wednesday, Hitting 1-Week Low
28.6.2023
Shiba inu was down by as much as 5% on Wednesday, as the meme coin slipped to a one-week low in today’s session. Market uncertainty has heightened in recent days, following the news that Prime Trust has been placed into receivership. Additionally, traders’ nerves increased ahead of Federal...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates Below $31,000 Following Prime Trust Liquidation
28.6.2023
After briefly rising above $31,000, bitcoin consolidated on Wednesday, as bulls moved to secure recent gains. The uncertainty came as crypto custodian Prime Trust entered receivership, after being found to be illiquid by authorities. Ethereum also declined, once again falling below $1,900. Bitcoin...
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares Hit Yearly High, Discount Shrinks to 30% as Wall Street Giants Enter Crypto
28.6.2023
The share price of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) reached a one-year high on Tuesday, fueled by renewed optimism surrounding the potential conversion of the trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
The surge came in response to reports that asset manager Fidelity Investments is preparing...
Nevada’s Financial Watchdog Seeks Receivership of Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Amidst Insolvency Concerns
28.6.2023
In a recent submission to the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas, the Nevada Financial Institutions Division has expressed its intention to take decisive action against the crypto custodian Prime Trust. The regulatory body seeks to not only shut down Prime Trust but also swiftly seize...
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares Rally to a One-Year High, Discount Dips to 30%
28.6.2023
Investors are betting that recent filings for spot BTC ETF improve the chances for Grayscale to convert its trust into an ETF and close the price gap, one observer said
Nevada financial regulator petitions court to place Prime Trust into receivership
27.6.2023
The filing suggested Prime Trust had financial liabilities to its users totaling more than $82 million in fiat and $800,000 in crypto
TrueUSD Stablecoin Has $26k of Funds at ‘U.S. Depository Halting Withdrawals,’ Reserve Report Says
27.6.2023
The stablecoin issuer said last week that it had “no exposure” to the failed crypto custodian Prime Trust
Despite Abandoning Prime Trust Deal, BitGo Eyes Other Acquisitions
27.6.2023
After abandoning the Prime Trust deal, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe has said that there are several other acquisitions in the pipeline.
In an interview with CoinDesk TV, BitGO CEO said that they have got more acquisition pending which the company has not been able to announce yet.
Belshe predicted...
Nevada Places Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Into Receivership
27.6.2023
Nevada's Financial Institutions Divisoin filed to appoint a receiver for crypto custodian on Prime Trust, the regulator announced on Tuesday
Volatility Shares Trust Seeks SEC Approval for Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF
26.6.2023
A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) backed by Bitcoin (BTC) futures and with 2x leverage is set to go live on Tuesday after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to have given the greenlight.
The ETF, sponsored by Volatility Shares Trust, will be listed on the CBOE BZX Exchange under...
BitGo Still Has Acquisitions Pending After Canceling Prime Trust Purchase
26.6.2023
CEO Mike Belshe said he sees consolidation in the crypto custody sector in the next six months
U.S. Has Room for a Compliant Crypto ETF to Grow Market Share as a Bitcoin On-Ramp: Bernstein
26.6.2023
Grayscale earns around $380 million in annualized fees despite its GBTC product being inefficient, illiquid and trading at a discount, the report said
Volatility Shares Trust aims for listing of leveraged Bitcoin futures ETF
23.6.2023
The debut of shares for the Bitcoin investment vehicle is potentially set for June 27, but the U.S. SEC has a pattern of denying many crypto-linked ETF applications
Deal Cancelled: BitGo Pulls Out of Prime Trust Acquisition and Users Report Withdrawal Issues
23.6.2023
BitGo, the American crypto custodian platform, has made the decision to cancel the acquisition of Prime Trust.
Following this announcement, Prime Trust has taken measures to suspend withdrawals.
The cancellation of the deal comes just two weeks after BitGo signed a non-binding letter of intent...
Securing Web3 With Zero Trust: Empowering Data, Smart Contracts, and AI on the Blockchain With Mind Network
23.6.2023
In the rapidly evolving world of Web3, where data security and privacy are paramount, innovative solutions are needed to protect sensitive information and establish trust within the decentralized ecosystem. This sponsored article delves into the concept of Zero Trust and explores how it serves...
Crypto Firms Face Turmoil as Prime Trust Fallout Causes Service Disruptions and Concerns
23.6.2023
After the Bitgo acquisition deal to purchase Prime Trust fell through, it seems that crypto firms that have worked with the custodian are experiencing problems. On Thursday, Seattle-based fintech startup Stably announced the need to “temporarily pause” certain services and operations....
Prime Trust's financials 'considerably deteriorated,' says Nevada regulator
23.6.2023
Nevada's business regulator issued a cease and desist order to the crypto custodian alleging it has a "shortfall of customer funds."
Prime Trust Has 'Shortfall of Customer Funds,' Nevada Regulator Says
22.6.2023
Crypto custody firm Prime Trust has "a shortfall in customer funds" and was unable to meet all withdrawal requests this month, the Nevada Department of Business and Industry said Thursday