Lloyd’s of London Insures Cryptocurrency Custody Service Kingdom Trust

According to the institutional cryptocurrency storage platform Kingdom Trust, the company is now insured by the world’s largest insurance marketplace, Lloyd’s of London. The Kentucky-based alternative asset custody service, Kingdom Trust, claims to hold assets worth $12B that consist of 30 digital currencies under its wing. Also Read: Crypto-Backed Lending Platform Blockfi Approved to Operate in … Read more

Morgan Creek Launches Digital Asset Index Fund for Institutional Investors

Morgan Creek Digital, an asset management firm backed by multi-billion dollar investment advisor Morgan Creek Capital Management, has announced the launch of the Digital Asset Index Fund in partnership with Bitwise Asset Management. Also Read: The Daily: Chinese Crackdown Continues, ICO Head Faces 15 Years in Prison Opening Up Crypto for Pension Funds According to … Read more

Crypto-Backed Lending Platform Blockfi Approved to Operate in California

Back in July, news.Bitcoin.com reported on the cryptocurrency-backed USD lending platform, Blockfi, which raised $52.5m from investors in an investment round led by Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital. On Monday, Blockfi announced the firm is now servicing residents from California and the latest expansion leads to the crypto-lending service being available in 44 states. Also Read: Novogratz’ … Read more

Bank of America Files Patent for Cryptocurrency Custody System

The Bank of America Corporation has filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademarks Office for a secure means for the storage and custody of cryptocurrencies. The filing describes a system for recording and storing data pertaining to cryptocurrency transactions designed for enterprises. Also Read: UK Banks Freeze Company’s Accounts After Owner Traded on Localbitcoins Bank of … Read more

Japan Roundup: No Excessive Crypto Regulation, Quoine Launches New Platform

Japan’s top financial regulator says it does not intend to excessively curb the crypto industry. Licensed Japanese crypto exchange Quoine is launching a new platform with “enhanced price matching and deeper liquidity.” Meanwhile, a new association has been established for crypto practitioners. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Quoine Launches New Platform … Read more

Bitcoin Futures Are Too Weak to Carry an ETF

By now you have heard that the SEC rejected 9 Bitcoin ETFs, and these decisions don’t seem to have affected the market like the last rejection it handed down. So why did the commission deny these ETFs, and why hasn’t the development taken the market into yet another slump? The reason for its denial seems … Read more

Regulations Round-Up: Tokenized Securities in Singapore, China Warns of Illegal Fundraising

In recent regulatory news, Chinese authorities have issued a warning seeking to encourage citizens to be skeptical regarding the promotional claims of illegal fundraising schemes operating with cryptocurrencies, Singapore Exchange and the Monetary Authority of Singapore have partnered with Anquan, Deloitte, and Nasdaq to settle tokenized securities using distributed ledger technology, and Hungary’s finance ministry … Read more

SEC Wants Second Look at Nine Bitcoin ETFs

One day after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected proposed rule changes for nine bitcoin ETFs, the Commission initiated a review of all related decisions. Three rejection orders made on August 22 are now stayed pending the review by the SEC Chairman and the Commissioners. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto … Read more

Dubai Partners With Global Blockchain to Explore Blockchain Technology For Trade Finance

The city of Dubai is globally renowned for its residents’ luxurious lifestyle. The ultramodern architecture, mega shopping malls, and lively nightlife are just a few of the things that make it stand out. Even the cops in Dubai live in luxury, with their fleet of squad cars consisting of Bentleys, McLarens, and Lamborghinis. However, the … Read more

China Updates Crypto Ranking – Bitcoin Makes Top 10

China has updated its crypto ranking, adding two projects to the previous month’s list. Bitcoin has significantly improved, making the top 10 list for the first time. Crypto projects are ranked in three categories: technology, application, and innovation. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space 33 Crypto Projects Ranked China’s Center for Information … Read more