Wall Street

Exchanges

Wedbush, TeraExchange Execs Form Wall Street Bitcoin Advocacy Group

The Wall Street Bitcoin Alliance (WSBA) has launched to promote digital currency and blockchain technology adoption in the financial markets.

Markets  ·  12 March 2015
JP Morgan

Former JPMorgan Exec Blythe Masters Swaps Wall Street for Bitcoin

Ex-JP Morgan Chase & Co executive Blythe Masters has joined bitcoin trading platform Digital Assets Holdings LLC as chief executive.

Business  ·  11 March 2015
Exchanges

Ex-Goldman, Paribas Execs Launch Bitcoin Derivatives Exchange

A former executive director of Goldman Sachs in London has launched a bitcoin derivatives exchange called Crypto Facilities.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2015
Exchanges

Blockchain Project Aims to Bring Speed, Transparency to Wall Street Trading

Coinsetter has launched Project High Line, a blockchain-based technology that aims to improve how trades across Wall Street are executed.

Tech  ·  26 February 2015
Regulation

The Importance of Keeping Crypto Crowdsales Accountable

Prepaid cards, Wall Street and first generation bitcoin companies have gone through unregulated growing pains – what can we learn from them?

Policy & regulation  ·  29 November 2014
Wall Street

Wedbush Securities Funds Buttercoin in First Bitcoin Investment

Noted bitcoin research firm Wedbush Securities has announced an undisclosed investment in Buttercoin.

Markets  ·  17 November 2014
Venture Capital

6 New Hedge Funds Seeking Bitcoin Returns

A new crop of bitcoin-focused hedge funds wants to direct sophisticated investors into the cryptocurrency markets.

Business  ·  23 July 2014
New York

The King’s College New York is Now Accepting Bitcoin for Tuition Payments

The liberal arts college has announced it will accept bitcoin for tuition payments through a partnership with Coin.co.

Business  ·  13 June 2014
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

Perseus Telecom Launches Digital Currency Initiative, Integrated Exchange

Perseus Telecom has launched a new initiative that aims to provide industrial-strength security for bitcoin exchanges and related sites.

Business  ·  12 March 2014
JP Morgan

New Documents Show Goldman Sachs is Discussing Bitcoin

Reports suggest Goldman Sachs is reviewing bitcoin and its potential appeal to investors.

Business  ·  21 February 2014
Regulation

Why Life Under Bitcoin Regulation Will Be Worse Than Investors Think

Wall Street veteran Bruce Fenton discusses the pitfalls of working under the burden of traditional financial regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 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
Wall Street

Perseus Telecom Partners With GoCoin to Accept Bitcoin

The major B2B telecommunications provider has revealed that it will now accept bitcoin payments.

Business  ·  6 February 2014
Exchanges

Mint Teams up With Coinbase to Add Bitcoin Support

Financial planning firm Mint has added bitcoin support to its mobile app following a deal with wallet service Coinbase.

Business  ·  30 January 2014