MaiCapital, a blockchain-oriented hedge fund, has appointed former Goldman Sachs executive Marco Lim as a managing partner at the company. Former Goldman Sachs executive Marco Lim has reportedly been appointed as a managing partner at Hong Kong-based blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused hedge fund MaiCapital, Finance Magnates reported on Feb. 25. Prior to joining MaiCapital, Lim also […]
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Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency adopted a legal framework for crypto futures trading. Indonesia’s commodity futures regulator has established a legal framework for operating crypto and digital assets futures markets, according to an official press release published on Feb. 18. The Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (Bappebti), which operates under Indonesia’s Ministry of […]
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New legislation introduced in Indonesia recognizes cryptocurrencies as trading commodities and gives legal certainty to crypto exchanges. Indonesia has introduced new legislation that recognizes Bitcoin (BTC) as a trading commodity, Asia-oriented news outlet KrASIA reported on Feb. 15. Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, also known as Bappebti, initially signed a decree to make cryptocurrency […]
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A deeper look into ICE’s digital assets platform backed by Microsoft and Starbucks. Last week, the CEO of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) said that the firm’s digital asset platform, Bakkt, is expected to launch later in 2019. It is time to look deeper into the project, and see what it can bring to the crypto […]
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Cryptocurrency markets have continued trading sideways, remaining relatively quiet with moderate losses throughout the top 20 coins. Thursday, Feb. 14 — most major cryptocurrencies are trading sideways, with a few experiencing minor losses. The markets are seeing mixed signals as of press time, according to data from Coin360. Market visualization from Coin360 The leading digital […]
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New regulation requires those looking to offer futures trading to have a starting capital of over $70 million. Cryptocurrency traders are unhappy with regulators in Indonesia after it emerged Bitcoin (BTC) brokers now needed over $70 million to launch futures trading. Local English-language news outlet Jakarta Post reported on the development on Feb. 14. Following […]
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World famous historian Niall Ferguson believes that Bitcoin is “an option to digital gold,” and a type of insurance. Niall Ferguson, British economic and financial historian, believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is “an option an digital gold,” as he said in a interview with a blockchain magazine Breaker Mag on Feb. 13. Ferguson, a world famous […]
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JPMorgan exec Etienne Amic was appointed as new CEO at Vakt, a blockchain-based commodity post-trade platform. Former JPMorgan Chase executive Etienne Amic has been appointed as new CEO at Vakt, a blockchain-based commodity post-trade platform, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Feb. 13. Having served as a managing director at both JPMorgan […]
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sponsored A cross-market platform says it allows users to trade in crypto, forex, precious metals, shares and commodities — and offers a wealth of intelligence for investors. A cross-market platform called LH-Crypto says its service gives traders the opportunity to transact across a plethora of cryptocurrencies and 200 other financial instruments — including forex on […]
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As the Year of the Earth Pig has come, it is time to look back at what happened during the previous year. Happy Chinese New Year! As the Year of the Yellow Mountain Dog has drawn to a close, it is time to look back at what happened. While there was a promising start in […]
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