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Bakkt Pivots Towards Retail Investors With Digital Wallet App

Bakkt, a platform for institutional investors to purchase and hold crypto, is bringing retail investors into the fold with the launch of its new digital wallet. Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael breaks down what the wallet offers to both long-time crypto investors and the “crypto curious.”

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Bakkt Digital Wallet Finally Launches: What Makes It Different

Intercontinental Exchange-owned Bakkt, a crypto futures trading exchange, finally launched its long-awaited digital wallet app with merchants like Starbucks and Best Buy. The product aims to pull everything from your bitcoin into one place from airline frequent flier miles to gift cards. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for crypto and digital assets in the world of everyday commerce.

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Bakkt Digital Wallet, for Bitcoin to Starbucks Points, Goes Live After Long Delay

The launch of its flagship consumer product was originally expected for early 2020.

Starbucks is a Bakkt launch partner.

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Crypto Company Bakkt Awarded Coveted BitLicense

Bakkt, the bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, has been awarded a BitLicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services that allows virtual currency activities. “The Hash” panel discusses what Bakkt might have planned for its new BitLicense.

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Bitcoin Company Bakkt Awarded BitLicense in New York

The bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange was awarded both virtual currency and money transmitter licenses.

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Finance

BNY Mellon Said to Hire Fireblocks for Bitcoin Custody Service

Earlier this month, America’s oldest bank said it was using outside partners for its crypto custody service but did not name names.

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Finance

Bitcoin Exchange Bakkt to Become Publicly Traded With $2.1B Valuation Via Merger

The combined company will be called "Bakkt Holdings" and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an expected valuation of $2.1 billion.

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Markets

Crypto Exchange Bakkt Nears Merger With Victory Park SPAC: Bloomberg

A deal could be announced as soon as next week, the report said.

Bakkt President Adam White

Markets

Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Daily Trading Volume Hits Record High

Trading volume in physically delivered bitcoin futures listed on Intercontinental Exchange's Bakkt platform surged to record highs on Tuesday.

Bakkt President Adam White

Markets

Bakkt Futures Volume Up on Institutional Trading; Its President Slams Offshore Options

Institutional interest is driving Bakkt's bitcoin futures volumes up, but its options market has remained quiet.

Bakkt President Adam White