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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.
암호화폐 자산 플랫폼 Abra, 7억 5천만 달러 규모 SPAC 거래를 통해 상장 예정
이번 거래는 최대 3억 달러의 현금을 조달할 것으로 예상되며, 이 자금은 회사의 기관 대상 암호화폐 대출, 수익 창출 및 수탁 서비스 확장에 사용될 예정입니다.
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.
