Morgan Stanley to launch new crypto research team led by Sheena Shah September 13, 2021 Morgan Stanley has said that Sheena Shah, a leading currency analyst, will head up a new team that researches crypto assets. A spokesperson for the company confirmed to City PM that Shah’s team will be based in London and research cryptocurrencies’ impact on both equities and fixed income worldwide. Shah has worked at the company [...]
Coinbase to raise over £1bn through bond sale September 13, 2021 Coinbase, the world’s fifth largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has announced plans to raise $1.5bn (£1.08bn) through a debut bond offering. The company said it will offer Senior Notes, a type of bond which carries a low degree of risk, which will be due in 2028 and 2031 as part of a private sale. [...]
All eyes on digital assets: Brevan Howard targets crypto September 13, 2021 Hedge fund Brevan Howard will “significantly expand” its focus on crypto and digital assets with the launch of a new unit focused on the sector, in the latest move indicating growing institutional appetite for the asset class. Brevan, one of Europe’s largest hedge funds, announced it has launched a new division, dubbed “BH Digital”, which [...]
News of Walmart accepting Litecoin as payment was an elaborate hoax September 13, 2021 News that US retail giant Walmart had suddenly announced it would be accepting Litecoin from next month has been uncovered as a hoax.
Michael Saylor buys up another 5,050 Bitcoin for MicroStrategy September 13, 2021 MicroStrategy – the world’s first PLC to hold Bitcoin – has bought more of the flagship cryptocurrency, taking its total holdings to a staggering 114,042 BTC worth almost $5.1bn.
Bitcoin steadies in the water as global markets continue to look fearful September 13, 2021 Bitcoin continues to hold steady around the $45k level this morning, where it traded for most of the weekend.
Ukraine set to become next country to make Bitcoin legal tender September 12, 2021 Expert says Ukraine is lining up to become the next country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
Speakers and panellists confirmed for Crypto AM Summit and Awards September 10, 2021 A stellar cast has been assembled ready for the annual Crypto AM Summit and Awards in London at the end of this month.
Mastercard bets big on crypto with CipherTrace purchase September 10, 2021 Mastercard has announced plans to purchase CipherTrace, a blockchain analytics company, as worldwide crypto regulation amps up. Through its partnership with CipherTrace, a firm which analyses crypto transaction to check for suspicious activity, Mastercard aims to encourage the use of digital assets. Together, the companies will develop sophisticated monitoring tools to make crypto payments safer. [...]
Bitcoin can now be purchased using The Post Office app September 10, 2021 From next week customers using The Post Office’s EasyID app will be able to buy cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. The mobile app, which helps users to securely verify their age and identity in order to gain access to online services, can be used to make purchases on Swarm Markets, a decentralised cryptocurrency exchange. With a [...]
