Blockchain security startup BitGo is gearing up to safeguard once-unthinkable sums of digital assets as it looks towards a tokenized future.
Why a ‘Decentralized’ Crypto Exchange Is Seeking a Securities License
As competition heats up among decentralized exchange startups for institutional crypto investors’ business, Everbloom is seeking an edge.
Austrian Government to Notarize $1.3 Billion Bond Auction Using Ethereum
The Austrian government is planning to use the ethereum blockchain to notarize the auction of a bond worth around $1.3 billion.
Chinese Banking Giant Issues $1.3 Billion in Securities on a Blockchain
A state-owned commercial bank in China has completed the issuance of mortgage-backed securities worth $1.3 billion using a blockchain network.
USD Coin Arrives: Circle’s Crypto Stablecoin Is Now Trading
Crypto finance firm Circle has officially released its dollar-pegged stablecoin for limited trading, the company announced Wednesday.
Brazil’s Largest Independent Broker Is Launching a Crypto Exchange
The parent company of Brazil’s largest independent broker is setting up a cryptocurrency exchange, Bloomberg reports.
Venezuela to Adopt Controversial Petro Token in Global Trade
Venezuela’s president is ordering the use of the petro in international trade, despite doubts the token will be widely accepted.
Don’t Blame Bitcoin Futures for Bear Market, CME Exec Says
Tim McCourt, managing director of CME Group, has said that bitcoin futures are not to be blamed for the slump in the crypto market this year.
New York AG Report Faults Crypto Exchanges for Manipulation Risks
The NY Attorney General’s Office stated that many crypto exchanges cannot monitor abusive trading activity, and referred 3 for potential violations.
$1 Billion Blockchain Fund Founders Plan Japanese Yen Stablecoin
Founding partners of the $1 billion blockchain fund backed by a Chinese city government are planning to roll out a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin.
Medici-Backed Bitsy Launches User-Friendly Crypto Wallet to Boost Adoption
Bitsy, a Medici Ventures portfolio firm, wants to spur crypto adoption with the launch of an ultra-simple, beginner-friendly wallet.
R3’s CordaCon Event Sees Big News, Packed Talks and Blockchain Converts
R3’s annual Corda event appeared to be in rude health this year, with packed presentations and some notable news announcements.
BitGo Receives Regulatory Approval to Custody Crypto Assets
Crypto security startup BitGo has received approval in the U.S. to act as a qualified custodian for digital assets.
Blockchain Could Boost Trade Finance by $1 Trillion, WEF Research Says
Blockchain technology can help global businesses generate an extra $1 trillion in trade finance, according to World Economic Forum research.
Report: Nearly Half of ICOs Failed to Raise Funds Since Start of 2017
Nearly half of all initial coin offerings (ICOs) in 2017 and 2018 failed to raise any funds, according to a new report.
Gemini Launches NYDFS-Regulated Crypto Pegged to the Dollar
Crypto exchange Gemini is set to issue a dollar-backed, NYDFS-approved stablecoin – the second to launch in New York today.
EU Lawmaker Wants Standard Regulations to Allow ‘Passport’ for ICOs
One European lawmaker wants to standardize ICO regulations, thereby making it easier for projects to raise funding across the EU.
High Times Now Says It’s Accepting Crypto Payments For Its IPO
Despite previously telling the SEC it would not accept cryptocurrencies, High Times is accepting both bitcoin and ethereum for its IPO.
Goldman Sachs Said to Have Sidelined Plans for Crypto Trading Desk
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has reportedly dropped plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading desk, for now at least.
The Power of Private Blockchains Is Beginning to Show
Is it time to rethink private blockchains? The World Bank’s “blockchain bond” success has reinvigorated that question.