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Liquid staking protocol pSTAKE raises $10M from notable cryptocurrency venture capital firms and angel investors
16.11.2021
Twelve venture capital firms and three angel investors have joined in to fund the DeFi protocol
Every Large Bank Will Actively Consider Crypto in 1-3 Years, Says Former Citi CEO
14.11.2021
A former CEO of Citigroup said that every major bank and securities firm will consider crypto trading or services within one to three years. He also hopes that central banks worldwide will adopt digital currencies. Former Citi CEO Expects All Major Banks to Embrace Crypto in 1-3 Years...
Hong Kong Company Onedegree to Offer Insurance for Cryptocurrencies
13.11.2021
Onedegree, a virtual insurer based in Hong Kong, will provide insurance services for digital assets as part of a partnership with a local cryptocurrency exchange. By working together, the two firms hope to alleviate concerns discouraging potential investors from entering the crypto market....
Two firms account for the majority of Tether received: Report
12.11.2021
A new study by Protos claims that Tether flow is dominated by just two firms, Alameda Research and Cumberland
B2B firms want cross-border payments but skeptical of crypto: Survey
12.11.2021
Only 2% of B2B firms have adopted crypto payments so far, while 59% indicated no intention to accept it, one survey says
Ripple to launch ‘Liquidity Hub’ for finance firms that want to offer crypto trading
10.11.2021
The fintech firm wants to let its enterprise clients have access to cryptocurrencies through a new service called Liquidity Hub
These publicly traded firms are pulling institutions into crypto
9.11.2021
With increasing institutional capital flow into the crypto markets, publicly listed digital asset companies offer the best crypto gateway to institutional investors
Mintverse Closes Successful Seed Round of $1.5M
5.11.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE, 5th November 2021 — Mintverse, a new and improved NFT service platform, closes their seed round raising $1.5 million from private investors. Led by A&T capital, and other large investment firms including Mirana Ventures, Longling Capital, Genesis Block...
Singapore Strives to Become Global Crypto Hub, Monetary Authority Reveals
2.11.2021
Singapore, already a major financial center in the world, is now aiming to become a cryptocurrency hub as well. The city-state is seeking to secure its role as a leading player in the crypto space, the head of its central banking institution has indicated in recent comments. Singapore to Establish...
Blockchain tech firms AllianceBlock and Flare integrate technologies to expand their DeFi ecosystems
2.11.2021
The two seek to improve their blockchains with each other's tech from cross-chain bridges to decentralized exchanges to oracle networks
Crypto lending firms on the hot seat: New regulations are coming?
29.10.2021
The sheer amount of money invested in the crypto space is causing regulatory dialog to occur at a frenetic pace as regulators struggle to keep pace
Robinhood CEO Says Waitlist for Firm’s New Crypto Wallet Reached 1 Million Customers
22.10.2021
On Thursday, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev spoke at a conference called the Disruptor 50 Summit and the executive explained that the waitlist for the company’s recently announced crypto wallet has 1 million sign-ups so far. “We’re very proud of our cryptocurrency platform and giving...
Australia Needs Regulations to Facilitate Crypto Business, Senate Committee Reports
21.10.2021
A Senate committee in Australia has made a number of proposals to address the lack of proper regulations for the cryptocurrency space. The lawmakers believe the country needs new rules for its fintech and digital asset industries to be able to compete with jurisdictions that are already attracting...
Blockchain Game Developer Animoca Brands Raises $65 Million – Ubisoft, Sequoia China Participate in Funding
21.10.2021
On Wednesday, the global developer utilizing popular brands, gamification, A.I., blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and mobile technology, Animoca Brands announced the company has closed a capital raise for $65 million. Animoca Brands now has an overall valuation of $2.2 billion after raising...
‘Boom’ in Big South Korean Firms Investing in Crypto Startups
19.10.2021
Large South Korean companies are pouring money into crypto and blockchain startups, media outlets have noted – while the nation’s market-leading crypto exchange is set to make a sports investment of its own.
Per a report from Fn News, there has been a “boom” in crypto and decentralized finance...
NY AG directs 2 crypto firms to shut down, investigates 3 others
18.10.2021
NY AG "will not hesitate to take whatever actions are necessary against any company that thinks they are above the law," said Letitia James
Tech Crackdown Hasn’t Halted Chinese Firms’ Blockchain R&D Progress
14.10.2021
Chinese companies are still topping the blockchain patents charts – despite Beijing’s recent crackdown on crypto and some of the nation’s biggest tech firms....
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Demand for Crypto Experts in India Hikes Remuneration, Vacancies Spike
14.10.2021
A deficit in crypto talent is pushing salaries up in Indian companies engaged with the domestic and global blockchain industry, local media reported quoting data from recent studies. Demand for professionals in the field has been growing rapidly in the past year. Crypto Experience Can Bring up...
Chinese Firms Exiting Mainland as Crypto Crackdown Bites
8.10.2021
href="https://cryptonews.com/ext/poloniex/">Poloniex.Per the China Securities Journal, “more than 20 “crypto-related companies have “announced their withdrawal from the Chines
Coinbase Meeting With US Lawmakers to Discuss Crypto Regulatory Proposal
4.10.2021
The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has been meeting with members of Congress to discuss the cryptocurrency regulation it plans to propose, according to CEO Brian Armstrong. In addition, the company has met with more than 30 crypto firms, four major law firms, and three trade groups about...