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Former Coinbase Product Manager Seeks to Dismiss SEC Charges of Insider Trading

A former product manager at the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has made a formal request to have the allegations of suspected illegal insider trading dropped against them. Since the tokens that are being alleged to have been traded by him are not securities, his legal team believes that the charges should be dismissed as groundless. The … Continue reading Former Coinbase Product Manager Seeks to Dismiss SEC Charges of Insider Trading

European Asset Manager Believes Bitcoin is Not Doomed Despite Industry Collapse

Despite the recent collapse of the cryptocurrency industry, one major European asset manager, Amundi, believes that digital assets like Bitcoin still have potential. In a recent thematic paper analyzing the state and prospects of the crypto market, Amundi’s chief investment officer Mortier Vincent and macroeconomist Perrier Tristan argued that while Bitcoin has failed to serve … Continue reading European Asset Manager Believes Bitcoin is Not Doomed Despite Industry Collapse

Former Coinbase Product Manager Sentenced to Prison for Insider Trading Scheme

In a recent hearing in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge Loretta Preska sentenced Ishan Wahi to two years in prison for his involvement in an insider trading scheme that had rocked the cryptocurrency industry. Wahi had worked as a product manager at Coinbase and was accused of … Continue reading Former Coinbase Product Manager Sentenced to Prison for Insider Trading Scheme

SEC in Advanced Talks with Asset Managers for Spot Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock in the Spotlight

The launch of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a topic of active debate between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a number of asset managers, notably the massive investment firm BlackRock. This action may be a crucial turning point in the acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional financial markets. Chair Gary Gensler’s … Continue reading SEC in Advanced Talks with Asset Managers for Spot Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock in the Spotlight

Blockchain.News Interview with Managing Partner of HEX Alessio Quaglini on Digital Asset Custody

We conducted an interview with Alessio Quaglini, the Managing Partner of HEX Trust who has extensive experience in Investment Banking, Financial Services, and regulation. He shared with us his views on the digital asset custody sector. What is the difference between custody of traditional vs digital assets? To answer this question, we can look at the … Continue reading Blockchain.News Interview with Managing Partner of HEX Alessio Quaglini on Digital Asset Custody

Blockchain.News Interview with Co-founder and CIO of CryptAM, David Demmer on Digital Asset Management

Since the launch of the Bitcoin in 2008, interest in cryptocurrencies continue to increase exponentially over the years. As the space matures, investors are increasingly eager to add cryptocurrencies into their portfolios for more diversification, whether it is for long-term value investing or short-term profit maximization. Investors can no longer afford to ignore the impact … Continue reading Blockchain.News Interview with Co-founder and CIO of CryptAM, David Demmer on Digital Asset Management

Exclusive: Will Everipedia Replace Wikipedia in the Future?

Following Part 1 of our interview, Larry took a deeper dive into Everipedia in terms of governance model, staking mechanism, and public awareness. He also addressed the question that has drawn the widespread curiosity of the public: Will Everipedia replace Wikipedia in the future? For the governance module of Everipedia, the only viable alternative for updating the … Continue reading Exclusive: Will Everipedia Replace Wikipedia in the Future?

How to Leverage FinTech Opportunities in Africa

Over 50 financial and blockchain professionals gathered at “Financial Inclusion and FinTech Adoption in Emerging Markets” for the latest fintech development of Africa held in Eaton Club, Central. The event commenced with the sharing of Elliott Hoffman, Growth Specialist of Paxful on the adoption of M-Pesa in Kenya and Paxful’s educational efforts to students in … Continue reading How to Leverage FinTech Opportunities in Africa

Exclusive: Why are Independent Third Party Crypto Custodians so Important?

Exclusive interview with Alexandre Kech: Part 1 The needs of crypto custodians caught public attention again with the recent hack of 250 million Japanese Yen from Bitpoint exchange in Japan. While certain exchanges such as Coinbase launched their own custodian services, to what extent they can safeguard the assets at the exchange? Alexandre Kech, CEO of Onchain … Continue reading Exclusive: Why are Independent Third Party Crypto Custodians so Important?

Exclusive: Can Onchain Custodian Fill Fidelity's Gap in Crypto Custody?

Exclusive interview with Alexandre Kech: Part 2 While wall street giant Fidelity tapped into the crypto custodial space, can Onchain Custodian survive under the fierce competition? Alexandre Kech, CEO of Onchain Custodian, believes that they can fill Fidelity’s gap in the crypto custodial market! He also explains how the surging demand in BTC futures and … Continue reading Exclusive: Can Onchain Custodian Fill Fidelity's Gap in Crypto Custody?

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