Blockchain security company GK8 announces custody partnership with Stellar
Demand for institutional-grade blockchain solutions is on the rise as banks and traditional financial institutions look to invest in cryptocurrencies.
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US SEC releases fresh investor alert against crypto investment scams
The “rising popularity” of initial coin offerings, including cryptocurrencies, coins, and tokens, is considered the main reason for growing scams and exploits among retail investors.
South Africa’s financial regulator issues warning against Binance
South African authorities are the latest to warn against using Binance, saying the exchange is not authorized to operate in the country.
Franklin Templeton seeks experts for Bitcoin trading and crypto research
With more than $1.4 trillion in assets under management, Franklin Templeton is one of the world’s largest independent asset managers.
SBI reportedly looks to launch crypto fund in Japan by December
An SBI exec said that the company would consider launching a second crypto fund depending on the success of the first.
Survey finds 77% of Russian investors prefer Bitcoin to gold and forex
Russian investors now look at digital financial assets as an investment tool rather than just a “hype product,” AFD head Evgeny Masharov said.
MUFG boosts its crypto exposure following $41M Zipmex funding round
Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya, where MUFG holds a 76.9% stake, has participated in a $41 million raise for Asia-Pacific-focused crypto trading platform Zipmex.
US Global Investors bought crypto exposure through Grayscale funds
The investment firm already has significant exposure to gold, minerals, precious metals, petroleum, and other natural resources.
Billionaire investor John Paulson says crypto has ‘no intrinsic value’
The billionaire subprime short-trader in the 2008 financial crash said that digital assets have a “limited supply of nothing.”
Canadian investment firm plans to plant trees matching buys in Bitcoin ETF
The investment firm filed the application for its Bitcoin ETF with Canadian securities regulators in February.