There’s been plenty of talk about the entrance of Bakkt into the market and now Nasdaq is following suit. But while just 12 months ago, speculation about bitcoin futures entering the market served to pump crypto prices, this time it’s a very different scenario. The market is crashing, naysayers are […]
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EU Based Extauri Joins NASDAQ, Bakkt in Race to Compliant Exchange
The next benchmark in cryptocurrency adoption will likely take place through the acceptance of compliant securities exchanges that offers crypto trading and investment alongside traditional securities. November marks a major month towards this regard as leading initiatives have set November deadlines for their primary products. Many prominent analysts and speculators […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Lee Still Predicting Large End-of-Year Swell
At press time, bitcoin’s price is unchanged from yesterday, and the father of crypto is still trading for just under $6,600. Head analyst at Fundstradt Tom Lee is back in the news again. Lee has often touted bitcoin’s power throughout 2018, claiming the currency could spike all the way to […]
Blockchain Could Transform Commodities Trading, but Major Challenges Exist: BCG Report
Blockchain technology could be a godsend for the commodities trading industry. Transparency between market participants, real-time tracking of goods, and the possibility of proactive regulation are among the benefits that make the blockchain a perfect fit for the industry. However, according to a report compiled by the Boston Consulting Group, […]
Pantera Capital Raises $71M for Its Crypto Fund, Targeting $175M
Pantera Capital has raised $71.4 million for its third crypto venture fund, a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed. The filing, which was submitted on August 15, indicated that Pantera received money from 90 investors for the new fund. This is its third crypto-focused fund and […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Slinks Back a Bit Following Coinbase CEO Warning
Bitcoin – the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap – is now trading for just shy of $6,400 at press time. This is a little over $100 less than where it stood 24 hours ago. Bitcoin is likely scaling back a bit following some harsh comments from Coinbase CEO Brian […]
NYSE’s Parent Company to Launch a Global Digital Assets Trading Platform
Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has announced that it intends to create a global platform for the purchase, sale and spending of digital assets. ICE will undertake this venture through Bakkt, a new company which it will form to oversee the creation of the […]