2020-11-15 16:24 |
The cryptocurrency merchant bank has acquired a lending firm and a trading company as it seeks to become the "go to" platform for institutional access to digital assets, the firm said Friday. origin »
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Global crypto finance service provider Amber Group announced BitGo Trust as its qualified custodian for its institutional investors and traders. Amber Group is a renowned name when it comes to high-frequency trading and crypto financing for institutional investors.
2020-11-11 00:00 | |
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JPMorgan has highlighted evidence of institutional demand for bitcoin and investors moving from gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the cryptocurrency. The firm points out that bitcoin demand is driven not only by younger retail investors but also by institutional investors, such as family offices and asset managers.
2020-11-10 20:45 | |
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The global investment firm Franklin Templeton and Illuminate Financial, a Fintech venture capital firm, join Curv, an institutional cryptocurrency wallet solution, as investors – joining Curv’s July 2020 Series A funding.
2020-10-22 20:33 | |
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European institutional cryptocurrency exchange, LGO announces partnership with Voyager Digital, a leading cryptocurrency agency broker based in the U. S. The strategic partnership between the two crypto firms aims to expand the crypto-based market base of the U.
2020-10-22 16:40 | |
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A growing number of institutional investors and traditional companies are holding the flagship cryptocurrency as a treasury reserve asset amid an economic downturn due to the pandemic. The latest company to jump on the bitcoin bandwagon is a fintech firm listed on the London Stock Exchange, Mode Global Holdings. However, Mode has not revealed the […]
2020-10-22 16:57 | |
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On October 8, Jack Dorsey’s Square Inc. announced that it had purchased approximately 4,709 BTC worth $50 million. Square even explained in detail how they bought the bitcoins over-the-counter via a liquidity provider that services CashApp in a bid to help others who might want to do the same. The firm cited: “We negotiated a […]
2020-10-10 14:32 | |
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Institutional investors are optimistic about Bitcoin and many are planning to increase their exposure on crypto assets, according to a new survey conducted by Evertas, a worldwide digital insurance firm that protects investors with crypto assets and users of blockchain systems.
2020-9-29 20:04 | |
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A new crypto study performed by crypto asset insurance firm Evertas, showed that institutional investors are looking to substantially hike their stakes in major cryptocurrency, mostly Bitcoin (BTC), but other crypto assets as well.
2020-9-28 20:17 | |
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New research from the digital currency insurance firm, Evertas, shows that a surveyed group of investors managing roughly $78 billion in collective assets believes that during the next five years, institutional investors will “dramatically” increase their crypto asset holdings.
2020-9-23 20:30 | |
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In another plus for institutional cryptocurrency adoption in the United States, Gemini is offering crypto custody and trading services to registered investment advisors (RIAs). The move comes as a result of a partnership between Gemini and Blockchange, a crypto investment firm focused on wealth managers.
2020-8-19 22:29 | |
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Elliptic, a blockchain analytics firm, has partnered with institutional crypto storage and transaction service provider, Fireblocks; a move that is set to enhance the KYC/AML effectiveness of both companies.
2020-8-15 21:40 | |
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MicroStrategy confirms it has made Bitcoin its primary treasury reserve asset as institutional uptake takes a dramatic bullish step forward.
2020-8-11 15:27 | |
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Grayscale is finally starting to rip off the benefits of amassing crypto assets. As the world’s largest digital assets manager, the investments firm has recorded stellar gains in the second quarter of 2020, following increased institutional crypto adoption, and a friendly crypto regulatory atmosphere.
2020-8-6 01:29 | |
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Speaking to CoinDesk, Alex Manson, the head of S.C. Ventures confirmed the firm is looking into launching a solution to allow institutional players to adopt digital assets such as Bitcoin. Manson terms the solution as the best and most secure solution yet in the market for institutions aiming to dip their feet into cryptocurrencies. S.C. […]
2020-7-21 19:31 | |
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In a press release issued today, Indian multinational information technology (IT) service and consulting company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced the launch of ‘Quartz Smart Solution for Crypto Services’ to enable institutional investors to diversify their portfolio into cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
2020-7-9 11:00 | |
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New York-based research firm Messari has released a new report exploring the possibility of redirecting a mere 1% of all institutional money away from traditional assets and into Bitcoin. According to Messari analyst, Ryan Watkins, the scenario could lead to inflows worth hundreds of billions of dollars, pushing Bitcoin prices well beyond $50,000.
2020-6-26 18:05 | |
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The cryptocurrency bitcoin is trading at an all-time high relative to its social activity, explains the crypto research firm Tie. The analysts at Tie believe the ratio indicates that bitcoin is being driven by institutional trading.
2020-6-20 21:15 | |
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Coinspeaker Mike Novogratz Pushes Galaxy Digital Course to Drive Institutional Adoption of BitcoinMike Novogratz believes that the partnership with the financial education firm CAIS would help kickstart the institutional adoption of Bitcoin.
2020-6-20 15:09 | |
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CoinShares, Nomura Bank, and crypto security firm Ledger have formally launched a digital asset custody business targeting institutional investors.
2020-6-19 11:03 | |
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Galaxy Digital is working on a project that may lead to institutions adopting crypto as an asset class. And the firm needs it, Mike Novogratz says.
2020-6-19 19:21 | |
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Komainu was first announced in May 2018. The companies which make up the joint venture include Ledger, a hardware wallet and crypto asset security firm, Coinshares, a crypto investment fund, and Nomura, a Japanese based global investment bank.
2020-6-20 18:00 | |
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Casa, the VC-backed firm focused on increasing privacy for Bitcoin storage, launched its wallet product on June 15. Increasing Bitcoin Adoption Casa Wallet is different than the firm’s institutional storage product, one that uses a complex mechanism to ensure large amounts for BTC are stored on a multi-signature, “premium” subscription service.
2020-6-17 17:00 | |
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Bakkt, the bitcoin derivatives and custody platform owned by Intercontinental Exchange (the operator of the New York Stock Exchange) has linked up with investment management firm Galaxy Digital to create a new platform that will cater to institutional investors.
2020-6-10 21:20 | |
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According to a press release issued on June 10, 2020, Bitcoin (BTC) trading platform Bakkt has joined forces with digital asset investment management firm Galaxy Digital to offer secure and efficient means of buying, selling, and storing the premier cryptocurrency for asset managers and institutional investors.
2020-6-10 21:00 | |
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Foremost cryptocurrency investment and asset management firm Grayscale currently holds more than 1% of total existing Ethereum. This was revealed in the company’s latest report of Net Assets Under Management (AUM) released on the 2nd of June.
2020-6-4 12:08 | |
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Institutional interest in Bitcoin is increasing, so much so that major firms are buying up the asset at unprecedented rates. Grayscale has been aggressive on BTC acquisition since the halving. The investment firm has purchased 18,910 bitcoins over the past couple of weeks according to investor Kevin Rooke [@kerooke], who added, “Wall Street wants Bitcoin, […] The post Grayscale has Bought More Bitcoin than has Been Mined Since Halving appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2020-5-30 17:10 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether exchange Deribit set a record earlier this week after ETH options on the platform surged to record highs. ETH Options Surge As per a tweet by on-chain analytics firm Skew, Deribit surpassed Bitmex, Binance, and newer competitors like ErisX for ether options.
2020-5-29 17:07 | |
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Institutional buyers are increasing their exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) via Grayscale Investments suite of crypto trusts. Grayscale Investors’ Bitcoin Appetite Unsated According to data shared by crypto researcher Kevin Rooke via Twitter on Thursday (May 28, 2020), the firm’s bitcoin investment trust bought 18,910 BTC, although only 12,337 bitcoins were mined since BTC’s third halvingRead MoreRead More.
2020-5-29 21:00 | |
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Bitcoin has an incredibly scarce supply of just 21 million BTC. This supply was just slashed in half with the asset’s halving. An institutional focused investment firm that was previously absorbing as much as two-thirds of the newly mined BTC supply, is now buying up as much as 150% of it. Is this a sign...
2020-5-29 20:30 | |
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Grayscale has been hitting the crypto news headlines of late. Apparently, this firm has been on a buying craze for Bitcoin since the halving, and people are taking note of this. Not Even Enough For One Buyer Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is one of the latest characters to take note of the buying offensive by […]
2020-5-29 16:46 | |
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Bitcoin Suisse – the Swiss crypto brokerage firm – has announced custodial and staking support for Tezos on May 19th, in order to lure more institutional clients to its platform. Staking has been the hottest trend in the crypto space this year, given major exchanges across space have added support for Tezos [like Bitfinex and […]
2020-5-22 19:19 | |
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Bakkt partners with insurance firm Marsh to expand its insurance coverage. Bitcoin futures platform, Bakkt, has announced it is extending institutional custody insurance coverage. The platform, unveiled in August 2018, offers a custodial solution for ICE’s Bitcoin futures exchange and has also struck a partnership with Marsh, a well-established insurance broker.
2020-5-21 18:54 | |
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The crypto trading firm pitched investors on the basis that its best trade execution platform offers institutions a solution to the wash trading that is rife in the space.
2020-5-19 13:00 | |
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Whales holding Ethereum (ETH) have decreased drastically in 2020, despite the currency’s surging prices and institutional adoption, if the latest data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode is considered.
2020-5-14 13:00 | |
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German STO platform Black Manta joins digital asset custody firm Finoa to develop institutional security token custody.
2020-5-5 17:42 | |
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Institutional investors on digital asset management firm, Grayscale Investments, have bought almost half of all Ethereum (ETH) mined so far in 2020. Grayscale continues to be the leading vehicle for big-money players gaining exposure to the nascent cryptocurrency market.
2020-4-28 17:07 | |
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Grayscale Investments claims to have purchased almost half of all of the Ethereum mined so far in 2020. The asset management firm has seen a considerable spike in institutional investment — some even willing to buy into the trust at a hefty premium.
2020-4-27 13:40 | |
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Argentina’s central bank in partnership with blockchain development firm IOV Labs is testing out a blockchain-based institutional solution for payment settlement and improved traceability. Argentina’s Central Bank Leverages Blockchain Technology According to Fintechzoom, South-American blockchain heavyweight IOV Labs has developed a proof-of-concept roadmap based on its RSK Smart Contract.
2020-4-22 00:07 | |
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Crypto Finance AG's $14.5 million funding round will go toward international expansion and courting institutional investors.
2020-4-16 07:00 | |
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Bitstamp has joined the likes of Galaxy Digital, Celsius Network, and Genesis by integrating the services of crypto security firm Fireblocks to offer better security and faster transactions to its institutional clients.
2020-4-15 17:59 | |
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Anchorage has added XRP support to its digital asset custody solution for institutional investors
2020-4-5 10:00 | |
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Renowned crypto lending firm Nexo has opened up the possibility of retail investors to use PAX Gold (PAXG) as a collateral option against loans. The firm had previously launched a pilot scheme on the same but the services were only available to institutional investors only.
2020-3-26 23:26 | |
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Wave Financial Group, a regulated crypto-focused digital assets management firm, has joined forces with whiskey maker, Wilderness Trail Distillery, to tokenize $20 million worth of bourbon whiskey and make it available to accredited investors via a new fund called the Wave Kentucky Whiskey 2020 Digital Fund, reports Institutional Asset Manager on March 18, 2020.
2020-3-19 22:00 | |
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Ever since 2017, hackers have stolen over $9.8 billion in digital assets due to poorly written code or lax security, according to a KPMG report from Monday. Furthermore, the accounting firm added that the adoption of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) by institutional investors has increased competition amongst investors seeking to occupy a […]
2020-3-3 23:42 | |
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Copper, a London-based custodian for digital assets, today announced it has raised a USD $8 million in a Series A to grow globally by expanding its commercial team and launching new products. Institutional investors in this round include leading international investment firm Target Global, which backed Auto1, Delivery Hero, wefox and Rapyd; LocalGlobe, which is known for […] CryptoNinjas: Crypto-asset custodian Copper raises $8M to expand globally
2020-2-18 13:56 | |
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Institutional investors should allocate a small percentage of their capital into Bitcoin, according to investment management firm VanEck
2020-2-10 21:30 | |
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Digital asset storage, transfer, and issuing platform Fireblocks has announced today that it is partnering with B2C2, the world’s largest cryptocurrency liquidity provider. Fireblocks Focuses on Institutional Clients B2C2 will...The post Largest Cryptocurrency Liquidity Provider Taps Security Firm Fireblocks appeared first on Cryptocurrency News.
2020-2-7 18:04 | |
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London-based institutional custody and prime brokerage firm, Copper, today announced a new partnership with OTC crypto liquidity provider, DV Chain. The integration will allow Copper institutional clients instant and secure access to DV Chain‘s prime brokerage liquidity.
2020-2-7 00:40 | |
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Institutional blockchain asset custody and prime brokerage firm, Copper, today announced support to the trade finance-focused blockchain network XinFin. Their bespoke custody solution will facilitate XinFin and TradeFinex’s institutional and crypto hedge fund customers to store native digital asset token XDCe.
2020-1-27 13:49 | |
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Tether has announced the expansion of its USDT token to an eighth blockchain.
The FMA reports two-thirds of the investment fraud reports filed in 2020 were related to cryptocurrency and digital currency trading products.
This is the second bitcoin ETF approved to trade in Canada.
Geely will own 80% of the venture while Concordium will own the rest.
Gates has previously criticized cryptocurrencies and said he'd short bitcoin "if there was an easy way to do it."
A new tie-up with payments firm Klarna brings the exchange access to more than 5,000 banks across Europe.
Local firm Bitcoin Suisse has partnered with the canton of Zug, converting cryptocurrency tax payments into Swiss francs.