Inching Crypto Towards the Mainstream

Inching Crypto Towards the Mainstream

Are we witnessing the humble beginnings of the wider acceptance of crypto, or will it always be something on the fringes? 

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State Street, Winklevii Partner on Digital Pilot

State Street, Winklevii Partner on Digital Pilot

State Street took another dip into the world of crypto and blockchain as it announced a partnership with Gemini Trust, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by the Winklevoss twins.

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China Moves Toward a National Digital Currency

China Moves Toward a National Digital Currency

China this week took the next step in creating its long-discussed national digital currency.

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What’s Next for Libra?

What’s Next for Libra?

Facebook’s proposed new digital cryptocurrency, Libra, made quite a splash when it was first announced earlier this year. But now it seems to be falling apart at the seams.

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Digital Assets Move a Step Closer to Mainstream with Insured Custody

Digital Assets Move a Step Closer to Mainstream with Insured Custody

A Canadian firm has launched insurance against theft and collusion for digital assets in custody.

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Scouring Social Media for Market Clues

Scouring Social Media for Market Clues

Social media may be the bane of society, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have uses in financial services.

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Crypto Makes Inroads Toward Legitimacy

Crypto Makes Inroads Toward Legitimacy

France’s financial regulator is poised to approve several crypto-related companies and bring them into the regulated financial system, one of the first instances among major world economies. Somehow, we think the battle over regulating cryptocurrencies in the U.S. will be a tad more contentious.

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Crypto’s Facebook Bump

Crypto’s Facebook Bump

Can a rising tide (from Facebook) lift all boats in the crypto world? That’s what some would think, as Bitcoin hitting the $9,000 mark this week for the first time in a year coincided with news that Facebook will launch its new digital currency called Libra.

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