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VanEck, SolidX to Sell ‘Limited’ Bitcoin ETF to Institutions

VanEck, SolidX to Sell ‘Limited’ Bitcoin ETF to Institutions

VanEck and Solid X revealed that they have a workaround to bypass regulatory issues and are using an SEC exemption that will allow their product to be offered to institutions such as hedge funds and banks, but not to retail investors.

Institutions See the $46-48K Range as the Perfect Opportunity to Accumulate More Bitcoin

Institutions See the $46-48K Range as the Perfect Opportunity to Accumulate More Bitcoin

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has disclosed that institutions see the $46-48k range as the perfect level to accumulate more Bitcoin.

NYDIG Expects to Hold $25 Billion In Bitcoin for Institutions by End of 2021

NYDIG Expects to Hold $25 Billion In Bitcoin for Institutions by End of 2021

NYDIG expects the company to continue holding for more bitcoins for an increasing number of institutions, with CEO Ross Stevens predicting around $25 Billion in BTC in 2021.

Exploring the Crypto Maturity Journey for Financial Institutions in 2024

Exploring the Crypto Maturity Journey for Financial Institutions in 2024

Chainalysis introduces a comprehensive framework for traditional financial institutions to develop cryptocurrency offerings in 2024, focusing on iterative stages of adoption and regulatory compliance.

Tripling of Bitcoin Millionaire Wallets in 2023: A Deep Dive into the Crypto Wealth Explosion

Tripling of Bitcoin Millionaire Wallets in 2023: A Deep Dive into the Crypto Wealth Explosion

In 2023, the number of Bitcoin wallets with over $1 million increased by 237%, indicating a significant shift in cryptocurrency wealth and market dynamics.

Bitcoin Price on Pace to Reach $20,000, Bloomberg Senior Strategist

Bitcoin Price on Pace to Reach $20,000, Bloomberg Senior Strategist

The Senior Commodity Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, Mike McGlone says Bitcoin (BTC) may well be on pace to reach US$20,000 by 2021.

ECB Advances Digital Euro Project into Preparation Phase

ECB Advances Digital Euro Project into Preparation Phase

The ECB's progression into the preparation phase of the digital euro project marks a pivotal step towards modernizing Europe's financial infrastructure. The digital euro, envisioned as a secure, accessible, and private means of digital payment, holds the promise of fortifying the European monetary system in the digital age.

Skolem Raises $20m in Series A Funding to Enable Institutions Access DeFi

Skolem Raises $20m in Series A Funding to Enable Institutions Access DeFi

The fundraise shows Skolem’s commitment to developing an easy way for institutions to access DeFi services, enabling firms to easily and reliably access new markets powered by decentralized finance.

Significant Bitcoin Price Fall is Expected as CME Bitcoin Futures Settle Ahead of the Weekend

Significant Bitcoin Price Fall is Expected as CME Bitcoin Futures Settle Ahead of the Weekend

Wall Street’s institutional interest in cryptocurrency has been reflected by CME’s futures contracts on Bitcoin, as it can only be traded by institutional investors and professionals.

5% Global Business Transactions Expected to Utilize Blockchain Technology by 2028: SkyQuest

5% Global Business Transactions Expected to Utilize Blockchain Technology by 2028: SkyQuest

At least 5% of worldwide business transactions are expected to utilize blockchain technology by 2028, thanks to heightened activity in the fintech blockchain market, according to a report by research firm SkyQuest.

Institutions Accumulating Bitcoin as BTC’s Adoption Rate Surpasses the Rate of Internet

Institutions Accumulating Bitcoin as BTC’s Adoption Rate Surpasses the Rate of Internet

Institutions have been pumping investments in the Bitcoin market, which has been instrumental in an uptick in price.

US Treasury Suggests Easier Oversight for Nonbank Financial Institutions

US Treasury Suggests Easier Oversight for Nonbank Financial Institutions

The US Treasury and top financial regulators have proposed new rules to ease the Federal Reserve's designation of nonbank institutions as systemically important. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen raised concerns over nonbank institutions' lack of supervision and the potential for financial contagion during periods of distress.

Next House Committee Chair Reintroduces Crypto Innovation Bill

Next House Committee Chair Reintroduces Crypto Innovation Bill

Representative Patrick McHenry has proposed legislation to establish innovation offices in financial services institutions. Companies might request enforceable compliance agreements with federal financial agency offices under the law. In 2018, the SEC opened FinHub, while LabCFTC, the CFTC's fintech research branch, began in 2019.

ECB Member Says Should not Treat Banks as “Endangered Species” in CBDC Plans

ECB Member Says Should not Treat Banks as “Endangered Species” in CBDC Plans

ECB Governing Board member Jens Weidmann does not want banks to be pampered concerning CBDC development to fuel competition.

SEC's Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin ETFs and the Implications

SEC's Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin ETFs and the Implications

The SEC's anticipated decision on Bitcoin ETFs, expected by January 2024, could significantly boost U.S. crypto adoption, balancing financial institutions' interests and legal challenges.

UK’s Argo Crypto Mining Firm Begins Paying CEO in Bitcoin

UK’s Argo Crypto Mining Firm Begins Paying CEO in Bitcoin

Argo blockchain crypto mining firm has become the first publicly listed company to pay its CEO in Bitcoin.

Ackman Urges US Government to Guarantee SVB Deposits

Ackman Urges US Government to Guarantee SVB Deposits

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has warned the US government that failing to guarantee all deposits held by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) within 48 hours could result in the destruction of several financial institutions. Ackman argued that a "giant sucking sound" would be heard from the withdrawal of substantially all uninsured deposits from all banks, which would lead to a drain on liquidity from community, regional, and other banks.

Bitcoin Institutional Inflows Are Rising as Grayscale Bitcoin Portfolio Now Estimated to be Worth $23.69 Billion

Bitcoin Institutional Inflows Are Rising as Grayscale Bitcoin Portfolio Now Estimated to be Worth $23.69 Billion

Bybt crypto trading platform has disclosed that Bitcoin institutional inflows are not showing any signs of slowing.

US Government Removes Cryptocurrency AML Provisions from NDAA

US Government Removes Cryptocurrency AML Provisions from NDAA

The US government has removed two AML provisions relating to cryptocurrencies from the NDAA, indicating a cautious approach to crypto regulation and raising concerns about future AML measures.

Welcoming the Future of Finance with Blockchain

Welcoming the Future of Finance with Blockchain

Blockchain is not limited to creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In fact, it has the potential to entirely remodel every industry out there, including the financial institutions.

Stakeholders in the Crypto Ecosystem Want US Regulator to Increase Bank's Crypto Capabilities

Stakeholders in the Crypto Ecosystem Want US Regulator to Increase Bank's Crypto Capabilities

Stakeholders including the Silvergate Bank have responded to the OCC call recommending the regulator to improve US bank’s crypto capabilities.

6 Corporate Giants Hold Bitcoin Worth More Than $11.4 Billion

6 Corporate Giants Hold Bitcoin Worth More Than $11.4 Billion

Blockchain insights provider BlockData has acknowledged that six corporate giants have taken the Bitcoin holding culture a notch higher as they have BTC worth more than $11.4 billion in their custody.

Public Worry Grows Over Bank Stability

Public Worry Grows Over Bank Stability

A recent Gallup poll conducted in the US revealed that 48% of respondents are concerned about their money in the bank, with almost 20% "very concerned." Experts at a think tank postulate that if half of uninsured savers withdrew all of their cash, 186 American banks would be at risk of impairment. Additionally, research suggests that half of the banks in America could be insolvent.

MicroStrategy Acquires an Additional 271 Bitcoins for $15 Million

MicroStrategy Acquires an Additional 271 Bitcoins for $15 Million

MicroStrategy’s CEO Michael Saylor has revealed that the firm has scooped up an additional 271 Bitcoins for $15 million.

PayPal CEO Announces Plans for Cryptocurrency Business Expansion to Reach More Users

PayPal CEO Announces Plans for Cryptocurrency Business Expansion to Reach More Users

PayPal CEO discussed the integration of cryptocurrency into its business and potential business partnerships with central banks.

US Institutional Bitcoin Demand Has Dried Up, says On-Chain Analyst

US Institutional Bitcoin Demand Has Dried Up, says On-Chain Analyst

On-chain analyst William Clemente III noted that Bitcoin demand by US institutional investors had slowed down.

Beijing Authorities Warns Institutions Not to Get Involved with Crypto

Beijing Authorities Warns Institutions Not to Get Involved with Crypto

Beijing’s local authorities in China have issued a new risk warning on cryptocurrency trading activities. The Beijing Local Financial Supervision Administration, the Business Management Department of the People’s Bank of China, the Beijing Banking and Insurance Regulatory Bureau and the Beijing Securities Regulatory released further measures to ask firms not to engage in crypto businesses.

Klaytn's Governance Council: Bringing Enterprises and Institutions Together on Blockchain

Klaytn's Governance Council: Bringing Enterprises and Institutions Together on Blockchain

In part 1 of our interview with Zachary Keats of Klaytn, Kakao’s blockchain development arm, we explored Klaytn and Kakao’s dominance in the online and digital community in South Korea. Although Kakao gives Klaytn a large audience and participant pool in South Korea, what other attributes does Klaytn have that makes it an exceptional blockchain?

Microsoft and Finastra Open Cloud Solution to Exponentially Accelerate Innovation for 8,500 Banks and Institutions

Microsoft and Finastra Open Cloud Solution to Exponentially Accelerate Innovation for 8,500 Banks and Institutions

Finastra and Microsoft Corp have announced a strategic, multiyear cloud agreement to help accelerate the digital transformation of financial services and help realise and open source future for finance.

BTC Price Analysis as Whale Alerts Indicate More Institutions Buying Bitcoin

BTC Price Analysis as Whale Alerts Indicate More Institutions Buying Bitcoin

As Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of $57,808, over a billion dollars’ worth of BTC has left Coinbase to unknown wallets. What can we expect from the BTC price?

Exclusive: Fidelity Digital Assets Explains the Core Concerns Traditional Institutions Still Have Towards Cryptocurrencies

Exclusive: Fidelity Digital Assets Explains the Core Concerns Traditional Institutions Still Have Towards Cryptocurrencies

Blockchain.News spoke with Christine Sandler, the Head of Sales and Marketing at Fidelity Digital Assets to understand more about the concerns institutional investors may have and the barriers to entry to the cryptocurrency market.

KPMG Launches Patent Pending Crypto Analytics Suite KPMG Chain Fusion for Institutions

KPMG Launches Patent Pending Crypto Analytics Suite KPMG Chain Fusion for Institutions

KPMG has announced its launch of KPMG Chain Fusion, its patent-pending crypto analytics platform to streamline crypto-related services for financial services and FinTech companies.

Crypto-Spring in Bloom as Institutions and Billionaire "OG" Investors Mature Towards Bitcoin

Crypto-Spring in Bloom as Institutions and Billionaire "OG" Investors Mature Towards Bitcoin

The Bitcoin price hit its peak of around $20,000 at the end of 2017, but over the last two years it has been trading at around half that value. Along with Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies that take their cue from the success of the pioneer crypto, have also not achieved anything close to their values at the end of the 2017 ICO rush. But times are changing and according to Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and early investor in Coinbase believes the crypto winter is thawing and asserts that we are on the cusp of a ‘crypto spring’.

Bitcoin Whales and Large-Scale Institutions “All-In” on Bitcoin During COVID-19, Retail Investors Are More Cautious

Bitcoin Whales and Large-Scale Institutions “All-In” on Bitcoin During COVID-19, Retail Investors Are More Cautious

Coronavirus has led many investors to turn to Bitcoin as a hedge, but the way in which individual and institutional investors leverage the digital asset differ.

XRP Price Stable As Grayscale Plans to Dissolve XRP Trust Closing Investment Avenue for Institutions, But Why?

XRP Price Stable As Grayscale Plans to Dissolve XRP Trust Closing Investment Avenue for Institutions, But Why?

Despite the news that Grayscale’s XRP Trust is going to be dissolved and XRP may lose a significant amount of institutional investors, the XRP price has stabilized—But why?

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