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New Bitcoin exposure Index to track equities that perform like BTC
Melanion Bitcoin Exposure Index tracks an equities basket with the highest correlation and revenue exposure to Bitcoin.
Bitcoin has failed miserably as currency, says NYU's 'dean of valuation'
The serial Bitcoin critic has once again dismissed BTC’s value proposition as a form of currency.
Bitcoin volatility still a concern for CEO of BNY Mellon subsidiary
Francesca Fornasari believes that Bitcoin may not be suitable for most institutional investors.
Institutional investors aren't buying Bitcoin at 50% of all-time highs …for now
Ahead of the major GBTC unlocking event, it seems institutions and retail alike have cold feet about $34,000 Bitcoin.
Australian regulators seek public input on crypto ETPs
The Australia Securities and Investments Commission has indicated that Bitcoin and Ether are the only two crypto assets likely to meet its evolving criteria for a regulated crypto ETP.
Bank of Russia forms first digital ruble testing group
Twelve Russian banks including Sberbank, VTB and Tinkoff Bank will help the Bank of Russia test the digital ruble in January 2022.
Spanish Socialist Workers' Party pens public digital currency initiative
Spain’s oldest active political party is reportedly looking to create a public digital currency.
CoinMarketCap launches Ethereum token swaps powered by Uniswap
CoinMarketCap has launched a token swap feature via integration with Uniswap, and has hinted at supporting additional DEXs and networks in the future.
HSBC becomes first foreign entity onboarded to Dubai’s KYC blockchain
HSBC plans to improve the KYC process for local investors and corporate clients by leveraging blockchain technology.
Senator Cynthia Lummis backs crypto for US retirement plans
Senator Cynthia Lummis wants to see crypto-assets become a normal part of the diversified asset allocations in U. S. citizens’ retirement plans.
Coinbase reveals plans for crypto app store amid global refocus
Coinbase is looking to bolster its global presence, announcing it will focus on launching new products “in most countries by default” moving forward, including a crypto app store.
UK’s NatWest bank limits transactions to crypto exchanges
NatWest and other U. K. high street banks have ramped crypto curbs amid recent regulatory pressure on the sector.
Driving ‘purists beserk’: Co-chair of blockchain caucus wants to 'reverse' crypto transactions
Democratic Representative Bill Foster has called for legal power to identify wallet holders and reverse crypto transactions in instances of criminal behavior such as ransomware attacks.
China crackdown shows industrial Bitcoin mining a problem for decentralization
The great hash rate plunge caused by an exodus of miners from China shows large scale Proof-of-Work mining facilities are vulnerable to regulation.
'We don't have much time left' to regulate crypto, says Bank of France governor
"We in Europe need to move as quickly as possible or risk an erosion of our monetary sovereignty," said Francois Villeroy de Galhau.
Coinbase will pay users 4% interest on USDC holdings
The announced yields represent the exchange increasing interest for USDC holders by more than 2,500% since it was lowered significantly last June.