TradFi
A Bitcoin ETF Has Golden Parallels From History
Gold ETFs dramatically shook up markets. A spot bitcoin ETF could do the same.
What's Wrong With PayPal's Stablecoin?
If PYUSD is to gain true and lasting traction, the newly minted stablecoin issuer needs to address certain centralization concerns, Kima Chief Technology Officer Guy Vider writes.
Traditional Finance Exchanges Divided on Crypto Services: Survey
A World Federation of Exchanges survey found 41% of respondents already offer crypto-related products or services, with a further 24% planning to offer them in the future.
A Guide to TradFi Blockchain Adoption
As financial institutions look to come on-chain, total value locked, or TVL, is anticipated to be the leading indicator of where adoption will occur.
Decentralized Insurance Alternative Nexus Mutual Provides Cover to UK Shopkeepers
A partnership with InShare sees Nexus adding some of its $274 million on-chain capacity to The Retail Mutual insurer comprising over 5,000 shopkeepers and small retail businesses.
Canada Unveils New Bank Capital Rules for Crypto Holdings
New rules for banks and insurers are based on international norms, regulators said.
Understanding the U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Race
The crypto industry has seen a flurry of spot bitcoin ETF applications from major TradFi players, including BlackRock. ETF Think Tank research director Cinthia Murphy discusses what to know about the ongoing bitcoin ETF race and the current regulatory implications. Plus, insights into Coinbase reaching an agreement with Cboe’s BZX Exchange to maintain a surveillance-sharing agreement for five of its spot bitcoin ETF applications.
Bitcoin Maintains $30K as Prospective Issuers Refile ETF Applications
Bitcoin continues to show upside potential around the $30,000 price level as TradFi issuers work to refile their spot bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S. Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong discusses his crypto markets analysis and the potential macro headwinds ahead.
Bitcoin, Other Digital Assets Surge Late in Q2 on Spot Bitcoin Euphoria
The spot bitcoin ETF filings by BlackRock and other financial services giants ensured bitcoin would finish Q2 in positive territory. Now the SEC’s decision on the applications will likely play a big role in digital asset prices for the remainder of the year.
EU Seals Deal on Crypto Bank-Capital Rules
Lawmakers have previously favored ‘prohibitive’ capital requirements to keep unbacked crypto assets out of the banking system
