University of Michigan Endowment Ups Investment in Andreessen Horowitz Crypto Venture Fund

The University of Michigan’s $12 billion endowment plans to bolster its investment in the cryptonetwork technology fund. The University of Michigan’s $12 billion endowment plans to bolster its investment in a “cryptonetwork technology fund” (CNK Fund I) managed by American venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. The development was revealed in the agenda for the university’s […]

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Tackles Four ‘Myths’ About Crypto Custody

Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong has outlined what he believes to be four common misconceptions about crypto custody solutions. Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of United States crypto exchange and wallet Coinbase, has outlined what he believes to be four common misconceptions about crypto custody solutions. His article was published on Fortune’s crypto-focused segment […]

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New Platform Converts Crypto to Fiat Without Know Your Customer Requirements

Crypto wallet MyEtherWallet in collaboration with crypto finance firm Bity have launched a platform for the conversion of crypto to fiat without going through KYC requirements. Cryptocurrency wallet MyEtherWallet (MEW) in collaboration with crypto finance firm Bity are releasing a platform to convert cryptocurrency to fiat without Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. MEW announced the […]

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Commerzbank, Siemens and Continental Complete Blockchain Money Market Pilot

Three German banking and tech giants have completed a 100,000 euro money market security transaction based on the blockchain platform Corda. German banking and financial services company Commerzbank and technology companies Continental and Siemens have jointly conducted a money market security transaction pilot using blockchain technology. Cointelegraph auf Deutsch reported on the development on Feb. […]

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Report: Major European Derivatives Exchange to Launch Cryptocurrency Futures

Deutsche Boerse-operated derivatives exchange Eurex is reportedly planning to launch digital currency futures. Eurex, a Germany-based derivatives exchange operated by Deutsche Boerse, is reportedly planning to launch futures contracts tied to digital assets, financial technologies-focused news outlet The Block reported on Feb. 21. People familiar with the matter reportedly told the Block that Eurex is […]

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Blockchain and the City: New York State as a “Tough” Model of Crypto Regulation

The financial capital of the world can afford to be picky — but does it stifle fintech innovation? Recently the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) grant statewide virtual currency licenses to two applicants: stock trading service Robinhood and cryptocurrency ATM operator LibertyX. The state’s regulatory regime, commonly known as BitLicense, imposes a set of […]

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Crypto Markets Show Slight Decline, as Do Dow Jones Industrial and S&P 500

All of the top 20 coins by market cap are seeing red today, with total market capitalization around $133 billion. Thursday, Feb. 21 —  cryptocurrency markets are slightly sliding down, with most major coins seeing some noticeable losses, according to CoinMarketCap. Market visualization from Coin360 The top cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $3,944, having […]

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