Investment

Banking

Japan’s SBI Holdings Is Gearing Up to Mine Bitcoin

The financial services division of Japan’s SBI Group has revealed plans to move deeper into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Business  ·  27 October 2017
Ether

UK Asset Manager Adds Support for Ethereum Exchange-Traded Product

UK-based asset manager Hargreaves Lansdown is moving to offer its customers access to two ethereum-based exchange-traded notes (ETNs).

Business  ·  26 October 2017
Ethereum

SPECTRE Creators Seek VC Backing for Blockchain-Free Cryptocurrency

A veteran researcher behind two influential papers in the emerging field of crypto-economics is gearing up to launch a new cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  25 October 2017
Bitcoin

Every Asset Ever: Circle Pulls ‘Trigger’ on Investment Product Pipeline

Circle is seeking to expand, and this time it's made a key acquisition to further its interests in applying cryptocurrencies to mainstream investing.

Business  ·  20 October 2017
Investments

Why HODLing Is Hobbling Bitcoin’s Prospects as a Common Currency

Bitcoin’s appeal as an investment could diminish its effectiveness as a currency, and alternative models should be tested, writes Michael Casey.

Markets  ·  12 October 2017
Bitcoin

Ethereum First: Investment Product Opens for Trading on Nasdaq Exchange

A first-of-its-kind investment product focused on the cryptocurrency ether is set to make its debut on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange.

Markets  ·  11 October 2017
Bitcoin

Financial Forecaster Gary Shilling Won’t Invest In a ‘Black Box’ Like Bitcoin

Financial forecaster Gary Shilling has said in an interview that he does not understand bitcoin and has no plans to invest in it.

Markets  ·  11 October 2017
Markets

Money on Mougayar? Business Blockchain Author Launches Crypto Fund

Author William Mougayar has launched a new cryptocurrency index fund that enables investors to buy exposure to a fund of handpicked assets.

Markets  ·  5 October 2017
Exchanges

AngelList Creator Naval Ravikant Backs S&P-Style Cryptocurrency Fund

One of the blockchain industry's most notable investors is backing a new cryptocurrency startup – one that is today launching an index fund product.

Markets  ·  2 October 2017
Investments

Blockchain History? IBM Ventures Is Close to Making Its First Industry Investment

IBM Ventures has its eyes on compliance and supply chain for its first cash investment in the blockchain industry.

Business  ·  21 September 2017
Bitcoin

Searching for Problems? James Altucher to Bitcoin Critics: You’re Dead Wrong

Business blogger James Altucher provides a counter to cryptocurrency being "a solution in search of a problem," one strong enough to make him a bull.

Business  ·  21 September 2017
Bitcoin

From Bear to Bull: Bitcoin Just Won’t Die (So Josh Brown Buys)

Money manager Josh Brown doesn't understand bitcoin and was a long-term skeptic – but he's not letting that stop him from buying in.

Markets  ·  15 September 2017
Bitcoin

Herd on the Street? Bank of America Survey Calls Bitcoin ‘Most Crowded Trade’

Money has piled into bitcoin, portending an eventual stampede to sell, according to 26% of fund managers surveyed by Bank of America.

Markets  ·  13 September 2017
Markets

Fully Invested, Always Long? Big Money Might Be Changing the Crypto Market

Institutional money has its eye on cryptocurrency – but is the market ready for such a shift?

Markets  ·  11 September 2017
Funding Rounds

Mining Giant Bitmain Reportedly Raising $50 Million Funding Round

China-based mining firm Bitmain is to receive a $50 million investment from major venture capital firms, according to a report.

Business  ·  4 September 2017