Tagged: digital assets

October 20, 2023 @ 5:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Onramp, a Bitcoin asset-management platform, announces its official launch, marking a “step-function” improvement in bitcoin custody. Onramp’s approach to bitcoin custody, product offerings, and research and education aims to establish “a new industry standard for sophisticated investors.” As noted in an update shared with CI,… Read More

October 20, 2023 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On 8 October 2023, the FCA Financial Promotions Regime brought into effect new rules around qualifying cryptoassets. These rules set out new standards for financial promotions of cryptoassets and “apply to firms offering these products to UK consumers.” Since inception, Gemini claims it has “been… Read More

October 20, 2023 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DTCC, the market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securrency Inc., a developer of institutional-grade, digital asset infrastructure. The acquisition, which is expected “to close within the next several weeks, will position DTCC to provide… Read More

October 18, 2023 @ 11:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision published a consultative document to follow on from its prudential standard on the treatment of crypto-asset exposures, finalized in December 2022. Disclosure of crypto-asset exposures “proposes a standardized disclosure table and set of templates for banks’ crypto-asset exposures with… Read More

October 18, 2023 @ 7:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zodia Custody, an institution-first digital asset custodian whose shareholders include Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings and Northern Trust, is launching SAF3, the real-time digital asset custody platform in Australia, designed for institutions. SAF3 has been built by institutions for institutions, and will be “launched in Australia… Read More

October 18, 2023 @ 9:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is reporting that Germany will become a Regional Talent Hub, “marking another key milestone in our international expansion strategy.” In 2021, Coinbase claimed that it had become the first crypto company “to receive a crypto license from BaFin.” This license, for crypto custody… Read More

October 17, 2023 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset investment products saw inflows for the 3rd consecutive week totaling US $15m, although trading volumes remain 27% below the 2023 average, according to an update from CoinShares. CoinShares also revealed in its report that Bitcoin saw $16 million inflows last week, “bringing the… Read More

October 17, 2023 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is working to update the financial system that was built over 100 years ago by using crypto to provide people with more economic freedom and opportunity. To advance this purpose, Coinbase is building what it claims it the most “trusted” crypto products and… Read More

October 17, 2023 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the largest stablecoin company in the world, reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with law enforcement agencies across the globe to combat cryptocurrency-funded terrorism and warfare. To date, Tether has “aided 31 agencies worldwide with investigations across 19 jurisdictions, freezing a total of $835… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 11:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Latin America has the seventh-largest crypto economy of all regions Chainalysis studies. it is not far behind MENA, Eastern Asia, and Eastern Europe. Its position compared to other regions has “held relatively steady over the last two years.” Latin America shows the highest preference “for… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 9:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, the digital asset bank, has generated additional CHF multi-billion client demand by complementing its core regulated digital asset offering with traditional securities. As noted in an update from Sygnum: Market traction due to clients’ ability to combine crypto and traditional assets conveniently, simply and… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 4:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Reserve Protocol is now live on Base, marking its first expansion beyond the Ethereum mainnet. This update matters because it aims to empower accessible innovation. As noted in a blog post by the Reserve Protocol team, the “low-cost,” and developer-friendly Ethereum L2 environment launched by… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, a provider of institutional digital assets trading technology, announced its integration with Coinbase International Exchange, a licensed digital assets exchange that launched earlier this year. The integration allows mutual clients of Talos and Coinbase International Exchange based in eligible jurisdictions outside of the US… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinList, the crypto launchpad and exchange that provides access to  established crypto assets, has launched a family of staking funds that “allow U.S. accredited investors to earn rewards through investment in a fund whose strategy is to stake digital assets.” At launch, the funds will… Read More

October 15, 2023 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During the past month, the crypto industry has experienced rapid growth. OKX Ventures has identified several scenarios where significant progress has been made: SocialFi has introduced “remarkable” products. Friend.tech has reportedly “generated over 10,000 ETH in revenue, with a TVL surpassing 30,000 ETH.” Their total… Read More

October 11, 2023 @ 10:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic – the blockchain analytics and data intelligence provider – and BlockTrace – the integrator of cyber intelligence and insights – have announced a strategic partnership, which will bolster “the capabilities of national security entities to monitor the digital asset ecosystem and protect critical infrastructure… Read More

October 10, 2023 @ 11:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong’s authorities have claimed that 11 of the city’s Binance clients had been targeted in a series of phishing scams that were reportedly carried out via text messages. Hong Kong law-enforcement agencies have cautioned users of the scam as part of an October 9,… Read More

October 10, 2023 @ 8:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During the 2019 Fintech Week, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) reportedly demonstrated a stern regulatory stance towards cryptocurrency through its publications “Position Paper: Regulation of Virtual Asset Trading Platforms” and “Warning on Virtual Asset Futures Contracts,” emphasizing strict licensure and professional investor… Read More

October 10, 2023 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com says it’s compliant with the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new rules that went into effect on October 8th. UK customers continue to have uninterrupted access to Crypto.com’s products and services. Crypto.com says it’s “deeply committed to developing their platform and presence in the UK… Read More

October 9, 2023 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs is pleased to announce the appointment of Ethan Bronstein and LC Cook to leadership roles on the US sales team. Ethan Bronstein joins TRM Labs “as VP National Security Sales and LC Cook joins the company as VP Civilian Sales.” These strategic new… Read More