Digital Assets

UK FCA Regulator Announces “Temporary Registration Regime” Extending Operating Deadline for Crypto Firms
Digital Assets

UK FCA Regulator Announces “Temporary Registration Regime” Extending Operating Deadline for Crypto Firms

The UK’s FCA has just announced a “temporary registration regime” which allows crypto firms who have previously applied to continue operating until July 2021.

The Old World. What is going on with Digital Assets in Europe?
Digital Assets

The Old World. What is going on with Digital Assets in Europe?

Europe is an enormous market of more than half a billion people. As small amounts up to 8 million euros may be raised without registration of the offering, it is a very attractive market for international projects looking to reach new investors for their security token offering.

German Legacy Bank Hauck & Aufhäuser to Debut Crypto Investment Fund in 2021
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German Legacy Bank Hauck & Aufhäuser to Debut Crypto Investment Fund in 2021

Germany’s legacy bank with over 222 years of financial services tradition Hauck & Aufhauser will be launching a cryptocurrency fund in January 2021.

Ukraine's Draft Bill on Digital Currencies Undergoes First Parliamentary Hearing
Digital Assets

Ukraine's Draft Bill on Digital Currencies Undergoes First Parliamentary Hearing

Ukraine's proposed draft bill for regulating digital assets in the country has passed its first parliamentary hearing.

Bitcoin Options Worth $1.3 Billion Expire
Digital Assets

Bitcoin Options Worth $1.3 Billion Expire

The largest lot of Bitcoin options until the year's end expired on Nov 27. The number stood at 78,000 Bitcoin (BTC) with a notional value of $1.3 billion.

Chainalysis Launches Program to Help Law Enforcement with Monitoring and Storing Seized Crypto Assets
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Chainalysis Launches Program to Help Law Enforcement with Monitoring and Storing Seized Crypto Assets

Chainalysis has launched an asset realization program intended to assist government agencies with monitoring and storing seized crypto assets.

Mongolia’s Oldest Bank Will Soon Offer Comprehensive Crypto Services
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Mongolia’s Oldest Bank Will Soon Offer Comprehensive Crypto Services

Mongolia’s Trade & Development Bank (TDB Bank), one of the oldest and largest banks in the nation, has announced plans to enter the crypto space.

KPMG Partners with Coin Metrics to Boost Institutional Crypto Adoption
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KPMG Partners with Coin Metrics to Boost Institutional Crypto Adoption

KPMG has teamed up with Coin Metrics to enhance institutional adoption of blockchain and cryptoassets offering proprietary analytics, trusted data & insights.

J.P. Morgan Creates Onyx Blockchain Unit As JPM Coin Leveraged for Cross-Border Payments
Digital Assets

J.P. Morgan Creates Onyx Blockchain Unit As JPM Coin Leveraged for Cross-Border Payments

JPMorgan Chase has set the ball rolling by deploying its digital currency, the JPM Coin, for commercial purposes creating a new blockchain business unit dubbed Onyx.

PayPal May Buy Digital Asset Custodian BitGo Following Crypto Market Entry
Digital Assets

PayPal May Buy Digital Asset Custodian BitGo Following Crypto Market Entry

PayPal may be looking to penetrate the market further following its recent crypto payments announcement, rumors indicate the firm may buy digital asset custodian BitGo.