Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Advocates Seek to Navigate ETF Maze
A new application to list a bitcoin ETF has reignited the debate over these products, but traders say the solution is far from easy.
Bitfinex Joins Market Synergy’s Crypto Connectivity Infrastructure
The network will provide the crypto exchange with access to institutional clients and co-location services.
Cinnober and BitGo Collaborate on Crypto
Stockholm-based vendor inks a new partnership to extend its offerings to cryptocurrency exchanges.
Archax Launches Institutional Crypto Exchange
Startup targets institutional community with digital-asset exchange.
Best Market Data Newcomer (Vendor or Product): Barchart
IMD/IRD Awards 2018
Thomson Reuters Expands Crypto Sentiment Data
TRMI 3.1 tracks sentiment data for the top 100 cryptocurrencies.
Senior SEC Staffer Says Bitcoin, Ether Are Not Securities
Digital currencies themselves do not qualify as investment contracts, regulator says, but could when packaged.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 125: Bitcoin, Ether Aren't Securities (Maybe); Privacy Issues and the Law
The SEC takes a definitive stance on the status of cryptocurrencies; the idea of privacy consistently changes with the introduction of new technologies.
Cryptocurrency Exchange itBit Adds Four New Currencies
The firm now covers the five largest cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Regulation on the Agenda for Global Policymakers
Expert panel struck a positive tone on the future of crypto assets and indicated that it was only a matter time until regulation caught up with the digital age.
Crypto Exchange Blockbid Deploys Bank-Grade KYC Tech
Blockbid signs LexisNexis Risk and ThreatMetrix to combat fraud.
Nasdaq Sees Bright Future as Technology Provider
CEO Friedman said exchange's competitive advantage lies in the technology it provides to other markets.
Crypto Compliance Vendor iComply Nabs Thomson Reuters’ Pinn
Pinn will bring his expertise of KYC, financial crime and risk intelligence to the cryptocurrency arena.
GMEX and DAG Team Up on Digital and Blockchain Venture
Joint venture aims to collaborate on innovative solutions, projects and initiatives that will bridge the gap between the traditional and the emerging digital worlds.
CFTC Stresses Exchange Role in Crypto Derivatives Guidance
Agency will step in and act where required, but the lion’s share of responsibility falls to venues.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 121: An Examination of CQRS; Coinbase’s Institutional Play
Linedata's Dave Remy and Chris Condron discuss all things CQRS and James Rundle goes over some of the big news breaking in the crypto space.
Crypto Markets Continue Breakneck Pace of Development
The release of professional-grade services by the largest digital currency exchange demonstrates a breathless pace of growth that may be masking wider issues with the nascent asset class, traders suggest.
CFTC's Budget Cut Constrains Crypto Oversight, Market Resiliency Activities
A higher budget, on the other hand, could bring in extra staff to monitor clearinghouses and fraud manipulation in crypto markets, says CFTC commissioner Quintenz.
Baymarkets Splits into Two Companies Covering RegTech and Clearing
The two new firms, Reg&Tech and Baymarkets, will focus on regulatory technology and clearing solutions, respectively.
Bitcoin Mining Has Tangible Negative Effects for Taxpayers and the Environment
Mining for one bitcoin consumes 847 kWh; processing 100,000 Visa transactions consumes 169 kWh…and the bitcoin network produces 415.14 kgs of CO2 per transaction.
Bank of England Announces New Fintech Hub
The latest UK initiative aims to support emerging technologies and innovation for UK fintech sector.
Prop Shops Lock On to Crypto Markets
As the sell side hesitates, advanced principal trading shops are getting in on the crypto craze in a big way.
UK Strengthens Fintech Strategy with Australia Pact, Crypto Taskforce
The UK's fintech industry receives a major boost as it forms alliance with Australia and launches a new crypto asset task force.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 114: A Recap of FIA Boca - Blockchain, Crypto, AI, Brexit
WatersTechnology attended the Futures Industry Association's annual conference in Boca Raton, Florida. These are the takeaways.