Mainstream commerce and big brands report improved business results and promising loyalty programs through integrations with the wider Solana ecosystem.
Google Cloud teams up with Web3 startup to make DeFi mainstream
Google Cloud told Cointelegraph that the partnership was done in light of increasing interest from clients exploring blockchain workloads on Google Cloud.
FedNow Service has no relation with CBDCs, Federal Reserve clarifies
The Federal Reserve certified the FedNow Service as “ready” after it onboarded 41 financial institutions, 15 service providers and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to test the system before its launch by the end of July 2023.
DeFi exec breaks down what it takes to attract institutions to staking
In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Alluvial chief product officer Matt Leisinger discusses the impact of liquid staking on the crypto ecosystem.
Bitcoin’s big month: Did US institutions prevail over Asian retail traders?
There may be no single reason for BTC’s 39% January price gain, but some suspect institutional investors. Can their impact be quantified, though?
What is institutional DeFi and how can banks benefit?
Institutional DeFi could be a new paradigm that banks can leverage for product innovation, new pricing models and operational efficiencies.
Elon Musk alleges SBF donated over $1B to Democrats: “Where did it go?”
SBF made the “highest ROI trade of all time” by donating $40 million to the right people for getting away with stealing over $10 billion, said Will Manidis, the CEO of ScienceIO.
Crypto Twitter unhappy with SBF ‘puff piece’ pushed by mainstream media
While SBF refuses to interact with Crypto Twitter, the same community he once called home, he was featured in New York Times trying to explain the sequence of events that led to the fall of FTX.
Vitalik Buterin ‘kinda happy’ with ETF delays, backs maturity over attention
Sharing his opinion around crypto regulations, Buterin spoke against the regulations that have an impact on the inner workings of a crypto ecosystem.
MetaMask adopts custodial features for NFT-hungry institutional investors
The MetaMask Institutional wallet added Cobo NFT management to its growing list of custodial services for institutional investors.
Blockchain tech driving institutional-grade solutions: Blockchain Expo Europe
Blockchain Expo Europe 2022 in Amsterdam highlights meaningful strides in enterprise-grade blockchain solutions driven by mainstream institutions.
Hong Kong positioned as the most crypto-ready country in 2022
Factors considered to calculate a country’s readiness were the number of crypto ATMs proportional to the population and geographical size and the number of blockchain startups per 100,00 people.
Crypto knocking on the WEF’s door: The view from Davos
A look back on the week that was the World Economic Forum and how crypto might have stolen the show.
Global private bank LGT to open Bitcoin and Ether trading
LGT Bank has partnered with the Swiss crypto bank Seba to offer custody and trading services for Bitcoin and Ether.
Blockchain.com launches asset management for institutional investors
The new service is reportedly named BCAM and will serve institutions, family offices and high-net-worth individuals.
UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption
UNICEF’s latest report on mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies highlights the possibility of greater financial inclusion along with the need for new child safeguards.
FTX buys Super Bowl ad slot to promote crypto to a TV audience of 92M
FTX exchange will advertise for the first time during the Super Bowl LVI to reach mainstream football fans.
Anyone who studies Bitcoin ends up investing in it, says Scaramucci
Understanding Bitcoin inevitably leads to growing adoption, according to SkyBridge Capital CEO Anthony Scaramucci.
The long game: Institutional interest in crypto is just getting started
A growing list of mainstream financial entities have continued to increase their exposure to crypto over the last year or so.
Cuba set to recognize and regulate cryptocurrency
The country had to temporarily stop accepting cash bank deposits in American dollars due to tighter restrictions set by former U.S. President Donald Trump.