Merrill Lynch, the brokerage arm of Bank of America, has blocked its clients and financial advisers, who trade on their behalf, from investments in bitcoin-related assets. … [Read more...] about Merrill Lynch bans bitcoin investments
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs will launch cryptocurrency trading desk
According to Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, one of the world's major investment banks, is going to set up a cryptocurrency trading desk. … [Read more...] about Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs will launch cryptocurrency trading desk
Litecoin, ripple and ethereum are added to Bloomberg Terminal
Since bitcoin started soaring in early 2017, it has attracted attention of individual investors and financial professionals alike. The same thing is now happening with other cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Litecoin, ripple and ethereum are added to Bloomberg Terminal
Israel to become international ICO hub, Benjamin Netanyahu sees great potential in cryptocurrencies
ISA (Israel Securities Authority), Israel's national securities regulator, has recently made supportive comments regarding the acceptance of ICOs as crowdfunding approach and cryptocurrency in general. … [Read more...] about Israel to become international ICO hub, Benjamin Netanyahu sees great potential in cryptocurrencies
Cameron Winklevoss predicts bitcoin to reach multi-trillion dollar value
Winklevoss twins have invested in cryptocurrency several years ago: in 2013 they spent $11 million to purchase bitcoins for around $120 per bitcoin. The cryptocurrency surged more than 100 times since then. … [Read more...] about Cameron Winklevoss predicts bitcoin to reach multi-trillion dollar value
Is cryptocurrency a lifeline for rogue states?
As bitcoin hits record highs, some cryptocurrency enthusiasts may find an unlikely supporter of virtual money – governments and central banks. … [Read more...] about Is cryptocurrency a lifeline for rogue states?
South Korea bans ICOs and bitcoin futures despite high adoption among citizens
According to a recent survey, South Korea is the most advanced country in terms of cryptocurrency awareness and adoption among its citizens. But the local financial regulator has moved to prohibit ICOs and bitcoin futures trading. … [Read more...] about South Korea bans ICOs and bitcoin futures despite high adoption among citizens
CFTC approves CME and CBOE to trade bitcoin futures
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission revealed that CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) and CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) had been approved to list bitcoin futures. … [Read more...] about CFTC approves CME and CBOE to trade bitcoin futures