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Markets

Survey Finds Silicon Valley, Wall Street Bullish on Bitcoin

A new survey sought to assess digital currency sentiment in Wall Street, Silicon Valley and the wider bitcoin community.

Markets  ·  7 May 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Speakers Announced for US Banking Task Force Hearing

Four prominent bitcoin companies are to appear before the Conference of State Bank Supervisors in Chicago this month.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 May 2014
Exchanges

SecondMarket to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Exchange

New York-based SecondMarket will launch a professional-level bitcoin exchange service for institutional traders later this year.

Business  ·  16 April 2014
Startups

SecondMarket’s Barry Silbert: 15% of Institutional Investors are Bitcoin Believers

At the Barclays Emerging Payments Forum, Silbert met with 38 institutional investors representing more than $250bn in investment capital.

Business  ·  26 March 2014
New York

SecondMarket CEO Barry Silbert Talks Vision for Bitcoin Investment Trust

Barry Silbert talks to CoinDesk about how his initiatives will help reshape the US bitcoin market this year.

Business  ·  20 March 2014
News

SecondMarket Will Open Up Private Bitcoin Fund to All Investors

In the face of impending competition, SecondMarket plans to open up its private bitcoin fund to ordinary investors.

Markets  ·  20 March 2014
New York

Inside Bitcoins NYC Names Circle, Blockchain CEOs as Keynote Speakers

Inside Bitcoins New York has announced its keynote speakers for this year's conference to be held in April.

Business  ·  12 March 2014
Exchanges

SecondMarket CEO to Launch Regulated US Bitcoin Exchange this Summer

The CEO confirmed he will spin off his businesses into a separate organization dedicated to exchanging digital currencies.

Business  ·  25 February 2014
Exchanges

SecondMarket Takes First Step to Becoming a US Bitcoin Exchange

SecondMarket is now buying bitcoin from select sellers and has set its sights on becoming a regulated bitcoin exchange.

Business  ·  7 February 2014
Startups

SecondMarket’s Bitcoin Investment Trust Amasses $61.1 Million in 3 Months

The Bitcoin Investment Trust has grown 575% in value since its inception, closely tracking bitcoin's own volatile value.

Business  ·  16 December 2013
Startups

No, You Can’t Invest in Bitcoin Through Fidelity’s IRAs

Fidelity is denying claims that bitcoin can be used in self-directed IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) held through the company.

Business  ·  13 December 2013
Markets

Bitcoin price soars to highest level since April bubble

Bitcoin's price has been increasing for the past few weeks, but what's behind this and will it last?

Markets  ·  21 October 2013
Investors

SecondMarket’s bitcoin offering defines new asset class

SecondMarket's 'Bitcoin Investment Trust' will set the standard for best practices for bitcoin as an asset class.

Markets  ·  7 October 2013
Startups

SecondMarket launches Bitcoin Investment Trust, invests $2 Million

SecondMarket is now enabling people to invest in bitcoin via the Bitcoin Investment Trust.

Business  ·  26 September 2013