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Abra plans public debut as institutional demand for crypto yield grows
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Public Keys to discuss the company's SPAC merger, valued at $750M, and why he sees strong tailwinds for digital asset wealth management. Plus, he breaks down client interest in DeFi yield, bitcoin-backed loans, and stablecoin products. He also shares his take on crypto legislation, Iran sanctions, and the road ahead for smart contract platforms.
Platform kekayaan kripto Abra akan go public melalui kesepakatan SPAC senilai $750 juta
Transaksi ini diperkirakan akan menghasilkan dana tunai sebesar $300 juta, yang akan digunakan untuk memperluas penawaran pinjaman crypto institusional, hasil, dan kustodi perusahaan.
What's Next for Crypto Regulation and Innovation?
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt and Nodle co-founder and CEO Micha Benoliel joined CoinDesk Live at Consensus 2024 with conversations on the major events in the past decade that shaped the crypto industry and how the evolution of digital assets will continue in the future.
Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say
In an emergency cease-and-desist order, the Texas State Securities Board alleged that Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023. "The Hash" panel discusses the state securities regulators' allegations on the crypto lender.
Abra CEO on Plan to Launch the First Operational US State-Chartered Bank in the Digital Asset Space
Crypto investing app Abra is in the process of forming Abra Bank for U.S. customers and Abra International for those outside the United States.
American Express Announces First Crypto Credit Card via Abra
American Express announces first crypto credit card via Abra. CEO of Abra Global Bill Barhydt discusses the benefits and features of the card at #Concensus2022.
American Express Adds First Crypto Product With Abra Rewards Card
Announced at Consensus 2022, American Express is launching a Crypto Card with Abra. Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, explains the benefits including allowing users to earn back crypto on any purchase, no matter the amount or category.
Abra CEO on Why He Thinks ETH Will Eventually Overtake BTC
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt explains why ether could overtake bitcoin following its upgrade to a proof-of-stake mechanism, highlighting the many use cases for the Ethereum network, ranging from NFTs to DeFi applications. Plus, a conversation about crypto leaving centralized exchanges and Abra’s digital asset lending programs.
Abra CEO on $55M Raise, Bitcoin and Crypto Regulations
Crypto wealth management firm Abra has raised $55 million in a Series C funding round to expand its global operations. CEO Bill Barhydt joins "First Mover" to discuss his insights and Abra's growth outlook. Plus, his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape reacting to SEC Chair Gary Gensler eyeing more robust oversight of the digital asset space.
