Enterprise blockchain startup Digital Asset has named co-founder Yuval Rooz as the company’s new chief executive officer.
BitGo Adds Custody Support for Blockchain Capital’s Security Token
Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo now lets clients compliantly store the BCAP security token from venture capital firm Blockchain Capital.
A Lightning API for Bitcoin Futures Data Has Launched
An experimental service that allows users to pay for futures data from exchanges Kraken and BitMEX via the lightning network is now live.
Spanish Stock Exchange to Go Live With Blockchain Collateral Pledge Certificates
Spain’s largest stock exchange expects to go live by the end of 2019 with a blockchain-based system for certifying collateral pledges.
Thai Stock Exchange Building Digital Assets Platform for 2020 Launch
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has confirmed it’s building a digital assets platform that it expects to launch next year.
Crypto Platform DX.Exchange Adds Secondary Trading of Security Tokens
DX.Exchange, a crypto platform that soft-launched in January, has added support for secondary trading of security tokens.
Polychain, DCG Invest in Crypto Futures Exchange CoinFLEX
Venture capital firms Polychain and Digital Currency Group have invested an undisclosed sum in cryptocurrency futures exchange CoinFLEX.
Avalon Miner Maker Canaan Raises ‘Hundreds of Millions’ in New Funding
Canaan Creative, the maker of Avalon miners, has closed a significant funding round, valuing the firm at over $1 billion, according to a report.
Deutsche Börse, Swisscom Team Up to Build Digital Asset ‘Ecosystem’
Deutsche Börse has partnered with telecoms and IT provider Swisscom and fintech firm Sygnum to build solutions for the digital assets space.
A Blockchain ETF Is Launching on the London Stock Exchange Today
Investment management firm Invesco is launching a blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the London Stock Exchange on Monday.
SIX Exchange May List XRP Exchange-Traded Product in Two Months
Swiss stock exchange SIX will soon list an XRP-based ETP from Amun AG, with other crypto products planned for later in 2019.
German Finance Ministry Calls for Regulated Blockchain Securities Market
The German Ministry of Finance has recommended that the country recognize and regulate blockchain securities.
Blockchain Settlement Startup SETL Has Filed for Bankruptcy
Blockchain infrastructure provider SETL has filed for bankruptcy in the U.K., CoinDesk has learned.
Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Will Tokenize Equity on R3’s Corda Blockchain
Swiss stock exchange operator Six Group has selected R3’s Corda Enterprise blockchain platform for the security token market it is building.
SWIFT Teams Up With Major Banks, SGX to Trial Blockchain Voting
Financial messaging giant Swift has teamed up with Singapore Exchange and several major banks to trial a DLT platform for shareholder voting.
New Security Token Exchange ABE Wants to Bring Back Small-Cap IPOs
A new security token trading venture is coming out of stealth mode with a novel strategy to help small U.S. companies go public at a lower cost.
Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Lists Ethereum ETP for Trading
Swiss stock exchange SIX Group has listed an ethereum-based exchange-traded product (ETP) backed by Amun.
TrueUSD Stablecoin to Add ‘Real Time’ Monitoring of Dollar Backing
TrustToken has announced a new partnership that it says will allow a “real-time” view of the U.S. dollars backing its TrueUSD token.
BlockFi Now Offers a Crypto Deposit Account With Compound Interest
Cryptocurrency lending startup BlockFi has launched a deposit account that it says provides 6.2 percent compound interest annually.
Crypto Finance Startup Circle Seeking Further $250 Million in Funding: Report
Circle Internet Financial is reportedly looking to raise a further $250 million in funding to counter the bear market slump.