Bitcoin futures trading platform (BTC), Bakkt has been awarded the coveted BitLicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS).  This development was announced by the Financial Services Superintendent Linda A Lacewell in a press release on Thursday. According to the report, the financial regulator had approved the application of Bakkt to holdRead More

The former White House communications director had some choice words about the SEC and Trump’s views on Bitcoin.

Goldman Sachs’ Chief Operating Officer John Waldron has revealed the bank is exploring how it can meet rising customer demand to own and invest in bitcoin while complying with current regulations. According to Reuters, Waldron pointed out that client demand for the flagship cryptocurrency is rising. He was quoted saying: Client demand is rising. We […]

Bakkt, the crypto venture founded by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has received virtual currency and money transmission licenses from New York's finance industry regulator.

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Max Baucus is joining the international crypto exchange as an advisor on policy and government relations.

The U.S  Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) reluctance to approve a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) doesn’t seem to discourage issuers these days. One such is [...]

The post Simplify’s Bitcoin ETF Would Invest in Grayscale’s Trust and U.S Stocks first appeared on Blockchain Consultants.

The new bill, introduced by Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to establish a new joint working group on cryptocurrencies, with the remit to support innovation through effective regulations. Governments worldwide have been working on crypto regulations.    The group would be formed […]

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The first North American Bitcoin ETF launched by Purpose Group is receiving a phenomenal response as it added another 1022 BTC to its list in the past 4 days, taking its total bitcoin holding to 12467 BTC worth $690 million. Purpose Group holds all the BTC under its physical cold storage. The Purpose #Bitcoin ETF,

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Following reports that the Indian government is moving towards an outright ban of private crypto ownership in the country, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has asked the government to reconsider its proposed legislation. The Internet association believes the government’s move is misplaced. They want Indian regulators to introduce robust mechanisms to supervise […]

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The president and chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs has noted a surge in…

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Rising institutional interest in digital assets has forced Goldman Sachs to explore how it can cater to the booming demand. Goldman Sachs Exploring Ways to Offer Crypto Products According to a Reuters report on March 11, Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs is exploring how it can meet booming customer demand for bitcoin (BTC) and otherRead More

The entire market cap of cryptocurrency reached over $1.7 trillion following Senate Banking Committee in the U.S. voted in favor of Gary Gensler to take charge as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Chairman. According to the official announcement, the Senate Committee voted 14-10 in favor of Gensler. Earlier, U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Gensler to […]