BitGo

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories in crypto, as crypto custodian BitGo signs a strategic business agreement with South Korea's Hana Bank. Binance confirms with CoinDesk that another executive is departing the company. And, a closer look at why a Super Bowl ad featuring Larry David could play a role in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's upcoming trial in October.

5 sept 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Coinbase says it can list crypto futures in the U.S. Hardware wallet maker Ledger partners with payments giant PayPal to allow users to buy crypto with fiat currency through their PayPal accounts. And, BitGo is bucking the chill of crypto winter, with a $100 million raise.

16 ago 2023

According to a new report from Bloomberg, BitGo has raised $100 million at a valuation of $1.75 billion. This comes nearly two months after the crypto custodian canceled its plans to acquire rival Prime Trust. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss BitGo's new funding after Prime Trust filed for bankruptcy. Plus, their outlook on some of the billion-dollar valuations within the crypto industry.

16 ago 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie takes a look at today's hottest headlines in the crypto industry. Digital asset investment products witnessed the largest single weekly inflows in a year - mostly dominated by bitcoin-related products, according to a report from CoinShares. Meanwhile, Hut 8 Mining (HUT) has secured up to $50 million in loans from Coinbase Credit to fund its operations, which includes closing a merger with US Bitcoin Corp. Plus, days after abandoning its proposed purchase of Prime Trust, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said the cryptocurrency custodian has more acquisitions in the pipeline. And, the NEAR Foundation is joining Alibaba Cloud to accelerate Web3 growth in Asia and the Middle East.

26 jun 2023

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe joins "First Mover" to address why the custodian terminated its acquisition of rival Prime Trust after reaching a preliminary agreement to acquire the firm for an undisclosed amount. Plus, insights into BitGo's Go Network and Belshe's outlook on crypto regulation.

26 jun 2023

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe told First Mover "we've got some pending" acquisitions and foresees "consolidation in the space over the next six months" after abandoning its takeover of rival Prime Trust. Belshe also envisions "the opportunity to bring in some adjacent businesses that really help bolster and strengthen us as a full-service custodian."

26 jun 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie gives an update on some of the stories making headlines in the world of crypto. Bitcoin is currently trading at a discount on crypto exchange Binance.US, according to data from Kaiko. Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo terminated its acquisition of rival Prime Trust. And, Mastercard has expanded its Engage program, which links potential card issuers with partners that can provide appropriate technical expertise, to help bring cryptocurrency card programs to market.

22 jun 2023

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo terminated its acquisition of rival Prime Trust after earlier this month reaching a preliminary agreement to acquire the firm for an undisclosed amount amid speculation it was facing bankruptcy. "The Hash" panel weighs in on Prime Trust's rocky journey in recent months.

22 jun 2023

FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted bribery and campaign finance violations during a court appearance. Plus, custody provider BitGo releases security features designed to protect owners of Bitcoin Ordinals Inscriptions, which allow people to inscribe text, images and even videos directly on the Bitcoin blockchain.

30 mar 2023

During a crypto hearing held by the House Financial Services Committee’s subcommittee on digital assets, financial technology and inclusion, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe outlined the underlying problem for the digital assets industry in the wake of Silvergate Bank's collapse.

9 mar 2023