What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years

Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca, says crypto funds still need to find a balance between adopting professional Wall Street practices and taking advantage of crypto’s unique opportunities. (blueberry Maki/Unsplash) Arca just achieved a major milestone, reaching a five-year track record of managing outside capital in our liquid hedge fund. Five years in any […]

Malta enhances crypto regulations in preparation for EU’s MiCA

Malta’s Financial Services Authority seeks public input to align crypto rules with EU’s MiCA.

Bitcoin Open Interest Rises By $1.8 Billion As BTC Breaks $27,000

Data shows the Bitcoin Open Interest has shot up by $1.8 billion as the cryptocurrency’s price has broken the $27,000 level. Bitcoin Open Interest Has Exploded During The Past Day The “Open Interest” indicator keeps track of the total amount of Bitcoin futures contracts currently open on all derivative exchange platforms. When the value of […]

SEC v Binance: Judge grants US regulator’s motion to unseal documents

The latest ruling by Judge Zia Faruqui gave Binance.US seven days to provide the Court with any legal basis for maintaining any documents under seal in whole or in part. […] Read More… The post SEC v Binance: Judge grants US regulator’s motion to unseal documents appeared first on CoinGeek.

Blockchain Capital secures $580m funding for defi and crypto gaming ventures

Blockchain Capital secures a record $580 million in new funding to invest in emerging and later-stage crypto initiatives, focusing on decentralized finance, gaming, and blockchain infrastructure. The freshly obtained investment will be channeled towards budding and innovative startups specializing in…

SWIFT Integration Wave: Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) Set to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments

Swift facilitates CBDC interoperability as three central banks beta-test its innovative solution.  Over 30 financial institutions are joining central banks in experimenting with Swift’s CBDC connector solution, recognizing its potential value.  In an announcement on the X platform,  Swift, a global financial messaging network, stated that three central banks have initiated beta testing for their […]

Ethereum’s zkEVM Scroll Set to Launch: A Decentralized Solution Aligned with Ethereum’s Values

The Ethereum community has developed zkEVM and is about to launch it after nearly two years of work, driven by the Scroll project co-founded by Ye Zhang. Scroll, a Layer-2 scaling initiative, uses zero-knowledge proofs to enhance transaction throughput by sending only proofs to the main chain.  The Ethereum community has developed the zero-knowledge Ethereum […]

Citigroup To Launch Private Blockchain Pilot for Institutional Clients

Citi pilots blockchain-based Citi Token Services to give global institutional clients instant 24/7 cross-border transfers and smart contract trade finance.

Binance Is Supposedly Separate From Crypto Custodian Ceffu. The SEC Has Questions

As regulators prepare to square off with one of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges in court, Ceffu has denied any ties to Binance or U.S. operations. The reality is murkier. CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk) Drive the Crypto Policy Conversation Forward October 24, 2023 • Convene • Washington D.C.Where the […]

End Of The Road? Why A Bitcoin Price Surge to $28,500 Could Lead To A Crash

The crypto market is finally seeing some green during today’s trading session, with the Bitcoin price rising above $27,000 for the first time since late August. Similar to that occasion, the cryptocurrency stands at a crossroads, but bulls should remain cautious, new data suggests. As of this writing, the Bitcoin price trades at $27,200 with […]