Category: Industry and Adoption
The US Is Behind the Curve on Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says WEF Blockchain Head
Sheila Warren believes the United States is behind the curve on cryptocurrency payment adoption. The head of the World Economic Forum’s blockchain policy unit says…
Investment Mogul Fidelity to Offer Digital Assets Services Targeted at Institutional Investors
US-based investment giant Fidelity, reportedly handling $7.4 trillion in client assets, announced that it will be launching a cryptocurrency arm offering digital asset services targeted…
Barclays Puts Proposed Cryptocurrency Trading Desk on Hold
Barclays has suspended its work on a proposed cryptocurrency trading platform. The UK banking behemoth, for now, prefers not to incorporate digital assets into its…
Hong Kong Authorities Work with BitMEX to Develop Regulations
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will be working with BitMEX to create clearer regulations for crypto exchanges in the country. While becoming increasingly…
Nasdaq Reportedly Considers Creating Platform for Cryptocurrency Security Tokens
Inside sources say Nasdaq is looking to create a platform for cryptocurrency security tokens. This development is the latest in a series of reports of…
Christie’s to Test Blockchain Technology in Upcoming Auction
Disruptive technology comes to the art industry once again as British auction house, Christie’s, partners with blockchain-based Artory for an upcoming sale. Blockchain’s ability to…
Senator Elizabeth Warren Throws Shade at Cryptocurrency
Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, a potential 2020 presidential contender, recently threw shade at cryptocurrency in a Senate hearing, but she wasn’t alone. One of…
World First: Switzerland’s FINMA Awards Asset Management License to a Cryptocurrency Platform
Cryptocurrency asset firm, Crypto Finance, has made history by being the first crypto platform to receive approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Regulations…
Singapore to Help Cryptocurrency Businesses Set Up Local Bank Accounts
In a new development attesting Singapore’s increasing acceptance of cryptocurrencies, the city-state’s Monetary Authority revealed that it’s willing to assist digital currency companies with setting…
