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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...
Institutions Long and Hedge Funds Short: Bitcoin Options Traders Prep for ‘Big Moves’ Ahead
20.10.2020
Trends in bitcoin options markets are making it difficult for financial analysts to pinpoint BTC’s next move. Data from CME’s recently published trader report shows that institutional investors are capturing a larger number of bitcoin long contracts, while hedge funds are showing...
Institutions Take Record Bullish Bets in Bitcoin Futures, Shrugging Off Exchange Missteps
17.10.2020
Institutions hold record bullish beets in CME Bitcoin futures as the cryptocurrency shows resilience to negative news
Fidelity makes it clear: Bitcoin volatility is worth the risk for institutions
13.10.2020
A new report shares a number of notably bullish sentiments with regard to Bitcoin and the larger crypto industry
BitMEX's actions likely to scare off mainstream institutions, former CBOE trader says
7.10.2020
BitMEX not playing by the rules today means added regulatory consequences tomorrow
Governments, Financial Institutions See Crypto As A Tool For Financial Inclusion
30.9.2020
Although still seen mostly as a tool for investment and speculation, crypto is likely to become an effective tool for financial inclusion in about five years from now, the majority of respondents in a new survey said.
The survey - produced by organizations dedicated to tackling financial crimes...
Law Decoded: Transformations in crypto exchanges and traditional institutions, Sept. 18-25
25.9.2020
Maybe one day, drawing distinctions between crypto and traditional finance will seem quaint
Keiser Insists ‘Bitcoin Inversely Correlated To USD Not Stock Markets’ After Crypto Market Tumble
23.9.2020
Reports that global banking giants helped criminals launder money for close to two decades helped spark the crash of global stock markets on Monday, September 21. Also tumbling in tandem with stocks were cryptocurrencies thus leading to renewed concerns that digital assets are intertwined with...
Uquid Launch the Defi Shopping Stake (DSS) and Defito Finance (DTO)
21.9.2020
The trouble with many current DeFi projects is that while they eliminate traditional institutions from the mix, they instead transfer ultimate control over to a select group of insiders who have their financial motives and agendas. It’s an arrangement that’s ripe for abuse,...
5 Major Banks Exposed for Moving Trillions for Mobsters, Onecoin, and Drug Cartels
21.9.2020
According to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), five major global banks have been exposed funneling trillions of dollars in criminal funds in the recently leaked FinCEN Files. The massive leak is 2,100 documents spanning from 2000 to 2017 which shows fraudulent funds...
New Bitcoin bull run? Whales and institutions accumulating, data shows
19.9.2020
Data shows whales are not selling large amounts of Bitcoin at the current BTC price and institutions are accumulating BTC
Report: Market Valuation of 14 Banking Giants Shed $635 Billion This Year
16.9.2020
The world’s largest banks lost a considerable amount of market valuation amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report that estimates financial incumbents lost $635 billion. Between December 2019 and August 2020, the market caps of 14 major banking institutions lost upwards of 30-50%...
Fireblocks, X-Margin Partner to Offer Institutions Cross Margin Trading in Crypto Derivatives
8.9.2020
The firms will leverage privacy enhancing zero-knowledge proof technology to enable institutional trading firms to cross margin and bilaterally trade derivatives from a single pool of collateral
Dash Nigeria Takes Digital Currency Education Campaign to Regulators and Key Institutions
27.8.2020
With sophisticated fraud schemes seemingly overwhelming the African crypto market, there is a growing need for players in the space to help fight this scourge. Some are responding through increased educational campaigns, which they hope will not only turn the tide against scammers but will also...
Venezuela Blocks Opposition From Disbursing $18 Million To Health Workers via Bitcoin Exchange Airtm
25.8.2020
Venezuela has blocked the main opposition from distributing $18 million worth of cash previously seized by the U.S. from the Nicolas Maduro government. The money is being dished out via peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto exchange Airtm to 62,000 healthcare workers starting Monday. However, it is not...
The Blockchain Paradox: Decentralization Through Centralized Institutions
15.8.2020
Institutional adoption of blockchain can offer great benefits, as truly decentralized control often comes from the roots of centralization
CME Rises in Bitcoin Futures Rankings as Institutional Interest Grows
14.8.2020
Institutional interest in bitcoin looks to be rising, as evidenced by a surge in futures open interest on the CME
Preston Pysh on Why We’ve Entered a Fundamentally New Era of Bitcoin Accumulation
13.8.2020
The prominent podcaster and bitcoin advocate joins The Breakdown to explain why we’re seeing a phase shift in the corporate and institutional relationship with BTC
Following OCC Letter, Some US Banks Appear Open to Providing Crypto Services
11.8.2020
Nationally regulated banks want the OCC to clarify just how and when they can provide cryptocurrency services, hinting traditional financial institutions are paying close attention to the space
Nasdaq-Listed Company Sued for Backing $2 Billion Loans With 83 Tons of Fake Gold
9.8.2020
The Nasdaq-listed company that allegedly used 83 tons of fake gold bars as collateral to secure loans worth about $2 billion from multiple financial institutions in China is now in default and facing several class-action lawsuits. $2 Billion Fake Gold Scheme Unravels The gold industry was recently...