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Capital and Risk, Trading

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Pumping Higher as SEC ETF Deadline Nears

January 8, 2024

Via: DailyFX

Bitcoin ETF fever is pushing the price of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization back to highs last seen in April 2022. At least 10 companies have handed in amended and updated Bitcoin ETF applications and are waiting to hear […]


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Binance set to withdraw from Canada citing new guidance

May 17, 2023

Via: FinTech Futures

In a statement released on 12 May, Binance said it was “joining other prominent crypto businesses in proactively withdrawing from the Canadian marketplace”. “Unfortunately, new guidance related to stablecoins and investor limits provided to crypto exchanges makes the Canada market […]


Capital and Risk, Trading

Beyond Bitcoin: why developing nations should look to stablecoins

January 10, 2023

Via: FinTech Futures

Considering that cryptocurrencies have a positive impact on financial inclusion, it is odd then that the UN has expressed its reservations about them. The UN’s Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) called for a halt to the growth of cryptocurrencies […]


Capital and Risk, Trading

Bitcoin holds $15,800, Dollar is trading strong

November 21, 2022

Via: TechBullion

Last week, we saw the consolidation of the Dollar and not much price action in any assets. Towards the end of Friday, there was a bullish move in the asset and we saw a selloff in Gold due to this. […]


Capital and Risk, Liquidity

Bitcoins in 2022- What’s the latest news

August 5, 2022

Via: TechBullion

Cryptocurrencies have been in news over the last few years. People have considered cryptocurrencies as a profitable investment option. Out of all cryptocurrencies, the most talked about is Bitcoin. The first half of 2022 has been bad for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin […]


Activity, Investment Banking

What is bitcoin cold storage – Explain it?

July 15, 2022

Via: TechBullion

Since people want to invest in bitcoin for more than two years to get a higher return on investment, they know that the hacking activities are increasing, and they are looking for a secure platform or storage to store their […]


Capital and Risk, Trading

Tips to Help You Crush Your Bitcoin Trading Goals

June 16, 2022

Via: TechBullion

Bitcoin trading is a very exciting hobby for many people. However, for some new traders, it can be a bit intimidating and even terrifying. After all, the world of finance can be extremely complex and Bitcoin trading is no exception. […]


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Is Crypto the Future of Money?

May 11, 2022

Via: Bank Director

Regardless of their involvement in the financial services industry, anyone paying attention to the news lately will know that cryptocurrencies are making headlines. As the worldwide economy becomes less predictable, regulatory agencies are wondering whether cryptocurrencies could be used to […]


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Goldman’s OTC crypto trade may cement bank’s leading role in digital assets

March 22, 2022

Via: Banking Dive

The over-the-counter crypto trade represents a step in the direction of institutional adoption for digital assets. Major banks are leery of the risk associated with becoming a principal in OTC crypto trades, preferring to transact exchange-based products. “We are pleased […]


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CBDCs are the future of money, but bank apps are stuck in the past

February 23, 2022

Via: American Banker

National digital currencies are gaining momentum. In November 2021, the nine largest banks in Japan announced that they will issue a digital yen this year. Nine countries have already issued central bank digital currencies and 14, including China, have pilots […]


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Customers Bank brings digital asset bankers onboard

January 10, 2022

Via: FinTech Futures

The new hires include professionals across business development, technology, onboarding, payments, BSA (money laundering prevention) and compliance. Customers Bank recruited Robb Layfield as managing director of digital assets and Dan Devine as senior vice president of digital asset product development. […]


Capital and Risk, Liquidity

5 Myths About Bitcoin

December 20, 2021

Via: TechBullion

Bitcoin is one of the widely used cryptocurrencies, it has its estimated value in trillions. In 2009, it came into existence and after that, the value of Bitcoin increased. Many investors have their theory related to investment in Bitcoin. Bitcoin […]


Activity, Retail Banking

PayPal launches UK crypto service

August 27, 2021

Via: FinTech Futures

The new offering, which starts rolling out this week, will give users a choice of four cryptocurrencies — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash. Real-time crypto prices and content to learn about the opportunities and risks involved will also be […]


Capital and Risk, Liquidity

Is Ethereum a Good Investment in 2021?

April 27, 2021

Via: TechBullion

Ethereum has been in competition with Bitcoin for the top spot since 2015, and it came close to overtaking it back in February 2018. Both of these coins are now hitting an all-time high since then. It appears that there […]


Capital and Risk, Liquidity

Top 3 Price Prediction Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple: Skepticism soars as Bitcoin wobbles from $60,000

April 1, 2021

Via: TechBullion

Bitcoin dropped sharply and briefly during the European session on Wednesday, leaving many retail investors liquidated. Over the last few days, BTC and Ethereum tried to lift above key levels at $60,000 and $1,800, respectively but struggled to sustain the […]


Activity, Trading

Robinhood restricts crypto trading ‘due to extraordinary market conditions’

January 29, 2021

Via: CNBC

Robinhood restricted trading in cryptocurrencies on Friday, as the price of bitcoin and a meme-inspired token rose sharply. Users began reporting that the trading app had halted instant deposits for crypto purchases earlier in the day, meaning they could only […]


Capital and Risk, Liquidity

Bitcoin and U.S. tech stocks are the biggest market bubbles right now, investors say

January 19, 2021

Via: CNBC

Bitcoin and U.S. tech stocks are viewed by investors as the biggest market bubbles right now, according to a Deutsche Bank survey released Tuesday. The survey, which is based on responses from 627 market professionals between Jan. 13-15, found that […]


Capital and Risk, Liquidity

Bitcoin soars to record $34,000, but dips $5,000 in 24 hours

January 4, 2021

Via: FinTech Futures

At 10:00AM today, Bitcoin still sat above $30,000, having seen its value drop $4,000 in less than 24 hours. Its value continued to decline to around $29,000 this morning, before bouncing back above $30,000 by 11:00AM. The sharp dip from […]


Capital and Risk, Liquidity

Bitcoin just hit $17,000 for the first time in almost 3 years

November 17, 2020

Via: CNBC

Bitcoin is on a tear this year. The cryptocurrency just hit $17,000 — a level it hasn’t breached in nearly three years — continuing a wild run that’s reminiscent of its monster rally in 2017. The price of bitcoin was […]


Activity, Corporate Banking

JPMorgan is first US bank to serve crypto exchanges as banking clients

May 13, 2020

Via: Banking Technology

It’s the first time the US banking giant has taken on crypto clients. The exchanges were approved in April as customers under the bank’s corporate and investment division, and are now starting to process transactions through the bank, per the […]