Crypto Assets

Crypto Coin Listings Exploded in 2021

Data aggregators have listed more than 2,000 new crypto assets in the first half of 2021.

Markets  ·  9 August 2021

German Crypto Startups Welcome $415B ‘Spezialfonds’ Law, Even if the Impact Is Small So Far

A new German law allows for $415 billion in new crypto investment. But, given the conservative nature of "spezialfonds," the money might take time to arrive.

Features  ·  6 August 2021
Europe

EU Policymakers Propose Tighter Regulation of Crypto Transfers

The European Commission made the proposal to help crack down on flows of illicit money.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 July 2021
Germany

German Law Allowing $415B Investment Into Crypto Takes Effect

The law allows "special funds" to invest up to 20% of their assets in crypto.

News  ·  1 July 2021
Bitcoin

Indian Investments in Crypto Have Exploded: Report

Crypto investments in the country have surged to $40 billion from $200 million a year ago.

News  ·  28 June 2021
Binance

South African Banks Block Crypto Trading on International Exchanges: Report

Customers of Johannesburg-based bank Absa received an error message when attempting to buy crypto on Binance.

News  ·  23 June 2021
CoinFlash

UK Financial Markets Regulator Warns About Unregistered Crypto-Asset Firms: Report

The FCA is warning consumers, banks and payment services about dealing with unregistered crypto-asset firms.

News  ·  23 June 2021
South Africa

Crypto Assets in South Africa Would Be Considered Financial Products Under Regulator Proposal

If implemented the declaration would require crypto firms in South Africa to register as financial services providers.

Business  ·  21 November 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Surging Dominance – Is This Time Really Different?

Bitcoin's share of the total crypto market is rising rapidly, but is that necessarily good news for the sector?

Tech  ·  15 August 2019
Regulation

All Crypto Is Created Equal? That’s What Regulators Seem to See

Are digital assets equal to digital securities? TokenSoft's Mason Borda argued the two types aren’t so different in terms of how regulators view them today.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 January 2019
Markets

The Map Is Not the Territory: Rethinking Crypto as an Asset Class

Crypto as an asset class? Investors would do well to learn it's not a one-size-fits all classification.

Markets  ·  4 January 2019
Wall Street

Institutional Crypto and a New Generation of Wall Street Leaders

The crypto space is shifting rapidly with new innovations – but the industry still faces a number of urgent questions, says angel investor Donna Redel.

Business  ·  18 December 2018
Markets

When It’s Time to Rebalance Your Crypto Asset Portfolio

Crypto trader Willy Woo gives a quick take on his portfolio strategy, one he's modified uniquely for the new world of crypto assets.

Markets  ·  5 June 2018