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EDX Markets CEO: This Will Bring in ‘Large Number of Investors on the Sidelines’
Financial heavyweights including Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities and Fidelity Digital Assets are backing new crypto exchange EDX Markets, led by Jamil Nazarali. “The reality is, you’re going to have an intermediary either way,” he says, addressing crypto’s philosophy of being an asset class without a middle man.
Scanning, Trying and Scaling: Fidelity’s Journey in Digital Assets
Fidelity Investments Chairman and CEO Abby Johnson joins Castle Island Ventures' Founding Partner Matt Walsh at Consensus 2022 to discuss the changes Fidelity made for the evolution of digital assets.
Circle Raises $400M as BlackRock Explores USDC
USDC issuer Circle has raised $400 million in a recent funding round which included Wall Street leaders BlackRock and Fidelity. “The Hash” group discusses USDC’s potential as the dominant stablecoin for payment services and possible integrations of blockchain technology into traditional financial services.
Is Bitcoin Still Viable as a Safe Haven?
Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan discusses his views on whether bitcoin is still considered a safe haven asset as the cryptocurrency continues to retreat. ”Bitcoin is the most effective hedge against long-term inflation and inflationary risks,” Hougan said. Plus, reactions to Fidelity launching a bitcoin spot ETF in Canada.
Fidelity Digital to Expand Staff by 70% for Strong Crypto Demand
Fidelity Digital Assets, the crypto wing of U.S. broker Fidelity, plans to boost its headcount by 70% to capture the growing demand for crypto investments. "The Hash" team weighs in on traditional finance playing catch up and whether OG institutional players rushing in could cause bullish momentum for the digital asset space, despite bitcoin trading sideways.
Blockchain Association Says It Will Join Fidelity, Coinbase and Square in Efforts to Shape Crypto Regulation
Calling it an important milestone, Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith joins “First Mover” to discuss the news that Fidelity, Square and Coinbase are launching a bitcoin trade group. She also comments on legislative issues related to bitcoin the groups will address.
Why Are Fidelity, Square, Coinbase Joining Forces to Create a Crypto Trade Group?
Fidelity Investments, Square and Coinbase are among some firms joining forces to launch a new bitcoin trade group called “The Crypto Council For Innovation.” “The Hash” panel discusses the potential impact of the newly-formed council on crypto regulation.
Coinbase, Fidelity, Square Form Crypto Lobbying Group
Coinbase, Fidelity, and Square have formed a lobbying group called the Crypto Council for Innovation, according to The Wall Street Journal. The group will work to lobby politicians and influence crypto regulations in Washington. Nik De breaks down what the formation of the council means for the crypto ecosystem and what sets this group apart from other crypto lobbying groups.
Fidelity Digital Assets: 'Just at the Tip of the Iceberg' for Institutional Investment
Is institutional investment slowing or just getting started? Ria Bhutoria, research director at Fidelity Digital Assets, shares her insights on the crypto market. "We still think it's really early in terms of institutional adoption," Bhutoria said.
