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Tertiary institution Signs MOU with Cryptography Development Initiative in Nigeria
As the rest of Africa makes an effort to secure a position of relevance in the blockchain space, Nigeria based Nile university has gone into partnership with Cryptography Development Initiative in Nigeria
Visa Establishes Advisory Services, Helping Clients Maneuver their Crypto Journey
As part of efforts to expand the knowledge base of its clients and partners in their cryptocurrency journey, payment giant Visa has introduced a global crypto advisory practice as part of the consulting & analytics department.
Hong Kong Crypto Exchange OSL Opens Institutions Investment in Security Tokens
OSL offers sales of security tokens to institutional investors after receiving a Type 1 license from the SFC. The offerings enable investors to own digital assets pegged to financial assets indirectly.
Tesla’s Bitcoin Investment is Revolutionary for Crypto but Other Firms May Not Do The Same Just Yet - JPMorgan
Tesla, the latest institutional giant to make a BTC purchase, has reignited the crypto bull market and propelled BTC to a new all-time high with its $1.5 billion endorsement.
Coinbase Introduces Ethereum Staking for US Institutional Clients
Coinbase rolls out a new staking crypto service to its institutional clients ahead of Ethereum’s planned transition to a proof-of-stake mechanism, providing more financial options to their portfolios.
Bitcoin Price Holds Firm Around $19,000 Amid Institutional Adoption Surge
Institutional adoption appears to be a crucial driver for holding Bitcoin prices steady.
Mode: The First UK-Listed Institution to Purchase Bitcoin as Part of its Treasury Investment Strategy
Mode has recently become the first UK publicly-traded company to purchase a significant amount of Bitcoin as part of its treasury investment strategy.
BIS Taps Benoît Cœuré to Lead Digital Currency Initiative
Cœuré, who previously led a Group of Seven working group on global stablecoins, said that he was very happy to join the Basel-based institution:
ACCESS Becomes World’s First Organization to Deploy Blockchain Voting in Annual General Meeting
The Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups, Singapore (ACCESS), a non-profit organization for the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector in Singapore, has set the ball rolling as the first institution across the globe to utilize blockchain technology for an Annual General Meeting (AGM).
JP Morgan Research: Blockchain Mainstream Years Away, Libra's Hurdles and Bitcoin Hedging
JP Morgan has been one the earliest advocates and adopters of blockchain technology among the major financial institutions and continues to lead many other enterprises in the space. However, a new report by the American institution indicates that while the infrastructure for a digital economy is being developed globally, mainstream adoption is unlikely for at least a few years.
Russia’s Largest Bank Sberbank Buys 5,000 Blockchain ATMs Despite Authorities' Plan to Ban Crypto
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, is purchasing more contactless ATMs that are powered by blockchain. The banking giant is making such a move despite an upcoming bill that aims to penalize individuals and firms that use and trade cryptocurrencies in financial transactions. Sberbank’s ATMs have nothing to do with cryptocurrencies as they do not act as BTMs (Bitcoin ATMs). The banking institution just intends to cut the need for physical contact associated with the use of bank debit/credit cards amid the coronavirus pandemic. Throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, Sberbank has been preferring to cut down the use of plastic cards because of health concerns.
Blockchain.News Interview with Managing Partner of HEX Alessio Quaglini on Digital Asset Custody
Alessio Quaglini, the Managing Partner of a custody solution blockchain start-up HEX, see the growing importance and emerging trends for custody in the age of digital assets. “We strongly believe that blockchain technologies will be the underlying infrastructure for future financial instruments, assets, contracts and currencies.” Say Alessio. He believe that his firm can offer the value of flexibility, accessibility, and security through partner up with traditional financial institution with their unique ZeroKey technology solution.
