Tagged: digital assets

July 18, 2023 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics has taken a data-driven look at digital asset markets after a milestone ruling in the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple Kyle Waters and Matias Andrade Cabieses from Coin Metrics noted in a detailed report that we’ve witnessed a significant development… Read More

July 18, 2023 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently connected with Dr. Shira Brezis, CEO & Co-founder of Redefine, the “first” end-to-end security tech for DeFi investors. Dr. Shira discussed major issues financial institutions are concerned about regarding safety and security for web3 investing. Redefine helps enable secure transactions, monitor in real-time,… Read More

July 17, 2023 @ 11:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Institutions face unique challenges when it comes to executing digital asset transactions efficiently, according to an update from Talos. The digital asset market is “highly fragmented” across numerous exchanges, platforms and dealers globally. At Talos, they are committed “to simplifying institutional adoption of digital assets,… Read More

July 17, 2023 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zodia Custody, an institution-first digital asset custodian by Standard Chartered in association with Northern Trust and SBI Holdings, is announcing its collaboration with Hidden Road Partners, the global credit network for institutions, to provide secure access to digital assets for institutions. As a result of… Read More

July 16, 2023 @ 1:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Hex Trust Group, an institutional-grade digital asset custodian licensed across global financial hubs, has announced Ether (ETH) staking services have now been relaunched following the Shapella upgrades on the Ethereum blockchain. Hex Trust has an Ethereum Validator Node and “plays a vital role in… Read More

July 15, 2023 @ 7:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 6, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) primarily about a small number of assets listed on their platform, but also their retail staking services. The same day, state securities agencies in ten states – Alabama,… Read More

July 15, 2023 @ 6:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BIT, a professional digital asset exchange, today announced an update to its existing integration with Copper ClearLoop, a digital asset settlement network. BIT’s integration upgrade with Copper will “allow Copper via ClearLoop to support BIT’s Unified Margin feature, which allows traders to use all of… Read More

July 14, 2023 @ 11:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini Fund Solutions (GFS) says it is the one of the leading providers of custody, clearing/settlement, trading, and other capital markets services that have been specifically designed “for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds (CEFs), and other fund vehicles.” Founded in 2020, GFS is reportedly… Read More

July 14, 2023 @ 9:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite a persistent interest in crypto assets, a majority of investors don’t prioritize the metrics experienced crypto traders tout when assessing the viability and attractiveness of crypto assets, according to a new Digital Disclosure Survey from global Fintech platform, Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR). The… Read More

July 13, 2023 @ 11:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

VARA is issuing a market alert regarding ongoing supervisory controls, and enforcement actions initiated against BitOasis. VARA in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) confirmed that it is issuing this market alert regarding ongoing supervisory controls, and enforcement actions initiated against digital currency trading platform BitOasis. Investors… Read More

July 13, 2023 @ 10:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Core PCE index is revealed today. Therefore Bitcoin could reach $36 000, with another 2 key indicators suggesting potential growth opportunities in the background, according to  crypto hedge fund manager Thomas Kralow. Here are 3 key catalysts for Bitcoin’s growth: Thomas Kralow, a crypto… Read More

July 12, 2023 @ 7:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alluvial, a software development company supporting the enterprise-grade liquid staking protocol Liquid Collective, has raised $12 million in its Series A financing round. The investment round is “co-led by Ethereal Ventures and Variant, with participation from Brevan Howard Digital, Avon Ventures, Nascent Capital, a_capital, Robot… Read More

July 11, 2023 @ 3:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NayaOne has added Bitpanda to its marketplace. Bitpanda, a successful platform providing crypto and brokerage services, will offer a wallet for storing digital assets, a trading platform with charting tools, and a “professional-grade API for developers.” Bitpanda Savings and Bitpanda Staking will also be part… Read More

July 10, 2023 @ 11:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Archax, the global, regulated digital asset exchange, brokerage, and custodian, announces the launch of its Crypto OTC Desk. This new service offering “further strengthens Archax’s position as a credible bridge between the blockchain-centric crypto community and the traditional investment space.” Archax claims that it has… Read More

July 9, 2023 @ 7:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset firm Gemini is pleased to announce that clients are now able to stake Solana (SOL) through Gemini Staking, allowing users to seamlessly receive SOL staking rewards in their Gemini account. Gemini Staking now “supports staking for Ethereum (ETH), Polygon (MATIC), and Solana (SOL).”… Read More

July 9, 2023 @ 12:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Multichain has reportedly halted its network on a suspected $130 million hack, a move that has come just a month after the initiative’s CEO disappeared. The Multichain service stopped currently, and all bridge transactions will be stuck on the source chains. There is no confirmed… Read More

July 8, 2023 @ 5:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at digital asset firm Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), recently noted that after Coinbase gave notice of it intent to move to throw out their case agiast the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), they had reportedly “consented to a few extra… Read More

July 8, 2023 @ 3:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset firm Gemini, one of the largest creditors of bankrupt virtual currency lending platform Genesis, has reportedly sued parent firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its CEO. This update has been announced the day after DCG missed the crypto exchange’s deadline for agreeing to… Read More

July 8, 2023 @ 10:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jeremy Allaire, the  Co-founder & CEO of Circle, which helps businesses and developers harness the power of USDC for payments and commerce, reveals that they quietly released the first major milestone of Circle Web3 Services into production beta this week. We quietly released the first… Read More

July 7, 2023 @ 6:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nexo, which claims to be the world’s leading digital assets institution, recently marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its independent Type 2 SOC 2 audit. This step underlines Nexo‘s commitment “to delivering industry-leading client data security and ensures an elevated experience for… Read More