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Global Investment Bank Nomura Launches Institutional Bitcoin Fund – Adoption on the Rise?
19.9.2023
Japan's largest investment bank, Nomura, unveiled its Bitcoin Adoption Fund through its crypto subsidiary, Laser Digital.
On September 19, Nomura's subsidiary, Laser Digital announced it would use Koimanu, an entity established in 2018 by Nomura, Ledger, and Coinshares, to custody the fund's...
Nomura's Laser Digital Starts 'Bitcoin Adoption Fund' for Institutional Investors
19.9.2023
The Bitcoin Adoption Fund will provide long-only exposure and will be the first in a range of such digital asset investment products offered by Laser Digital
Citigroup Unveils Token Services for Institutional Clients
19.9.2023
In a pilot, Citi used smart contracts to serve the same purpose as bank guarantees and letters of credit working with shipping company Maersk and a canal authority
Citi Token Services will provide payments, liquidity to institutional customers
18.9.2023
The new blockchain-based service will use tokenized deposits for trading and liquidity services after two pilots
Citigroup Launches New Blockchain-Powered Tokenization Service for Institutional Clients – A Boost to Crypto Adoption?
18.9.2023
Major US investment banking conglomerate Citigroup has made its first major foray into the world of crypto and blockchains with the launch of a new token service, as the bank looks to leverage distributed ledger technology (DLT) to improve its product offerings....
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Bright Horizons: Fideum Group Anchors Spot in Mastercard Lighthouse Elite Program
14.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Fideum Group, an ambitious financial aggregator renowned for its commitment to enhancing both retail and institutional client experiences, announced its notable inclusion in the prestigious Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV 2023 Fall Program. As one of 15 selectees from the Nordic...
Today in Crypto: Deutsche Bank Partners With Taurus to Provide Crypto Custody for Institutional Clients, BTC Lender Delio May Sue S.Korean Regulator, EY is Developing AI-Powered Platform
14.9.2023
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Crypto’s Interest in Rates
13.9.2023
Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices explores the relationship between interest rates and bitcoin
Growing Institutional Appetite for Crypto in Asia Amid Regulatory Developments
13.9.2023
Institutional adoption of digital assets in Asia is gaining momentum as regulatory clarity improves in the region.
During Korea Blockchain Week, industry insiders revealed that South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore are actively seeking opportunities in the crypto space, according...
What Is XRP? A Brief History of the Real-Time Gross Settlement System
13.9.2023
While Ripple has its critics, there exists a passionate ‘army’ of XRP advocates who firmly believe it represents the future of decentralized finance and cross-border settlement. In this Learning and Insights guide, our objective is to walk you through a brief history of Ripple and...
Zodia Custody Looks to Drive Institutional Access to Polkadot Ecosystem
13.9.2023
The company plans to provide custody for the Polkadot ecosystem, offering digital asset storage services for financial institutions
21co Unwraps New Suite of Wrapped Cryptocurrencies
12.9.2023
21.co, the parent company of crypto exchange-traded products provider 21shares, has introduced a suite of wrapped tokens pegged to top crypto assets across multiple blockchains. The wrapped tokens are designed to increase liquidity and interoperability between different crypto networks. 21co...
Coinbase CEO Discusses US Crypto Regulation — Sees More Institutional Investors Coming In
12.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has explained that crypto regulation in the U.S. will happen in one of a few ways. He noted that Coinbase is seeing more institutional investors coming in and signing up as they seek “a flight to quality.” The executive added: “There’s a possibility...
Surge in Digital Asset Management: Study Shows Nearly 50% of Asset Managers Now Handle Crypto
8.9.2023
Close to half of asset managers currently have digital assets under management, according to a new study. Firms large and small are implementing crypto strategies for clients and expanding offerings. Asset Managers Embrace Crypto: 48% Now Manage Digital Assets The study by digital currency data...
Coinbase Launches Crypto Lending Service for Institutional Investors
8.9.2023
Digital asset exchange Coinbase will be offering cryptocurrency loans to institutions in the United States. With the new service, the leading U.S. crypto trading platform seeks to fill the market gap opened by the collapse of companies like Celsius, Genesis, and Blockfi. Crypto Exchange Coinbase...
Depressed Crypto Markets, Regulatory Risks Fail to Dissuade Asset Managers From Investing
7.9.2023
Almost half the 60 buy-side professionals surveyed from U.S. and Europe-based asset managers and hedge funds said they're actively managing digital assets
Coinbase launches crypto lending platform for US institutions
6.9.2023
Coinbase’s new institutional lending service has the same operating entity as Coinbase Borrow, which halted issuance of new loans in May
Coinbase Launches New Crypto Lending Service For Institutional US Clients
6.9.2023
Coinbase (COIN) has unveiled a new crypto-lending service specifically designed for institutional clients in the United States. This move comes as Coinbase aims to fill the void left by the setbacks experienced by firms like Genesis and BlockFi.
Coinbase's crypto lending program was announced...
Coinbase Launches New Crypto Lending Service For Institutional US Clients
6.9.2023
Coinbase (COIN) has unveiled a new crypto-lending service specifically designed for institutional clients in the United States. This move comes as Coinbase aims to fill the void left by the setbacks experienced by firms like Genesis and BlockFi.
Coinbase's crypto lending program was announced...
Former SEC Chair: Institutional Investors Clearly Want Access to BTC, Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Inevitable
3.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former chairman Jay Clayton has explained why he believes the approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. “It is clear that bitcoin is something that retail investors want access to, institutional investors want access to,”...