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💬 In a presentation for investors compiled as part of preparations to go public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Bakkt projects that by 2025, the crypto market will reach $5.1 trillion.
At the time of writing, the capitalization is slightly over $1T.
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Coinbase is acquiring Bison Trails.
https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/91684/coinbase-aquisition-bison-trails-infrastucture
The deal’s worth has not been disclosed.
https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/91684/coinbase-aquisition-bison-trails-infrastucture
The deal’s worth has not been disclosed.
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Coinbase expands into infrastucture-as a service by acquiring Bison Trails
Coinbase is acquiring Bison Trails in a move that the firm says will help it expand into an unsexy but growing corner of the crypto market.
Brave is now connected to the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS).
https://www.coindesk.com/brave-browser-native-ipfs-integration-decentralized-web
https://www.coindesk.com/brave-browser-native-ipfs-integration-decentralized-web
CoinDesk
Brave Becomes First Browser to Offer Native IPFS Integration
IPFS integration gives Brave users easier access to the protocol while improving the overall resilience of the internet.
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Treasury Pick Janet Yellen: Cryptocurrency Crime of 'Particular Concern'
https://decrypt.co/54653/janet-yellen-cryptocurrency-crime
In her confirmation hearing, President-elect Biden’s pick for Treasury secretary spoke about crypto’s role in terrorist financing and money laundering.
https://decrypt.co/54653/janet-yellen-cryptocurrency-crime
In her confirmation hearing, President-elect Biden’s pick for Treasury secretary spoke about crypto’s role in terrorist financing and money laundering.
Michael Barr, a former advisor to Ripple, is believed to lead the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) under the Biden administration.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-is-expected-to-tap-michael-barr-as-comptroller-of-the-currency-11611196272
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-is-expected-to-tap-michael-barr-as-comptroller-of-the-currency-11611196272
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WSJ News Exclusive | Biden Is Expected to Tap Michael Barr as Comptroller of the Currency
President Biden’s likely pick for the banking-oversight role helped craft the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul during the Obama administration.
Yesterday, CZ bought a year of premium Pornhub subnoscription with Binance’s BNB token.
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BlackRock may buy Bitcoin futures.
https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/91867/blackrock-sec-filings-bitcoin-futures
The contracts would need to be cash-settled and traded on the CFTC-registered commodity exchanges.
https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/91867/blackrock-sec-filings-bitcoin-futures
The contracts would need to be cash-settled and traded on the CFTC-registered commodity exchanges.
The Block
BlackRock filings suggest asset management giant could buy bitcoin futures via certain funds
New SEC filings suggest that BlackRock is set to make allocations to bitcoin futures via some of its funds.
Sberbank is looking to launch a blockchain platform as soon as this spring.
https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/91980/russia-sberbank-blockchain-approval-central-bank
One of the largest state-owned banks in Russia seeks to register with the country’s central bank first.
https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/91980/russia-sberbank-blockchain-approval-central-bank
One of the largest state-owned banks in Russia seeks to register with the country’s central bank first.
The Block
Sberbank seeks central bank approval for blockchain platform: report
Major Russian state-owned bank Sberbank has sought approval from the country's central bank for a blockchain-based financial platform.
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The ‘central bank of central banks’ is building a CBDC settlement platform
The Bank of International Settlements has outlined plans to embark on a variety of CBDC trials worldwide this year.
https://ct.com/9b07
The Bank of International Settlements has outlined plans to embark on a variety of CBDC trials worldwide this year.
https://ct.com/9b07
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CFTC Chair Who Called Ethereum a Commodity Steps Down
https://decrypt.co/54975/cftc-chair-who-called-ethereum-a-commodity-steps-down
Commissioner Heath Tarbert will remain at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, though he has stepped down as chairman.
https://decrypt.co/54975/cftc-chair-who-called-ethereum-a-commodity-steps-down
Commissioner Heath Tarbert will remain at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, though he has stepped down as chairman.
Forwarded from Cointelegraph
Blockchain-based COVID-19 passports to begin trials in Q1
Blockchain-based digital passports containing a traveler’s COVID-19 testing and vaccination status will begin pilots in the next month.
https://ct.com/9b7h
Blockchain-based digital passports containing a traveler’s COVID-19 testing and vaccination status will begin pilots in the next month.
https://ct.com/9b7h
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Coinbase to Sell Stock on Private Market Ahead of IPO: Reports
https://decrypt.co/55136/coinbase-to-launch-secondary-market-for-private-stock-reports
Secondary markets typically allow current and former employees, as well as other vested shareholders, to sell stock ahead of a public offering.
https://decrypt.co/55136/coinbase-to-launch-secondary-market-for-private-stock-reports
Secondary markets typically allow current and former employees, as well as other vested shareholders, to sell stock ahead of a public offering.
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Residents of Shenzhen can now deposit and withdraw digital yuan. https://www.coindesk.com/chinese-bank-trials-digital-yuan-services-at-atms-report The move comes as part of the tests carried out by one of the top four state-owned banks in China.
Beijing and Shanghai are expected to join the yuan CBDC pilots.
https://www.coindesk.com/beijing-shanghai-back-wider-testing-of-digital-yuan-in-2021
https://www.coindesk.com/beijing-shanghai-back-wider-testing-of-digital-yuan-in-2021
CoinDesk
Beijing, Shanghai to Join Wider Testing of Digital Yuan in 2021
The wider effort to promote the digital currency precedes a launch in the "near future," per a state media report.
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Signal Is Experimenting With Stellar-Based Cryptocurrency: Report
https://decrypt.co/55422/signal-is-experimenting-with-stellar-based-cryptocurrency-report
The private messaging app has explored its own digital payments offering, pursuing a strategy similar to other tech players.
https://decrypt.co/55422/signal-is-experimenting-with-stellar-based-cryptocurrency-report
The private messaging app has explored its own digital payments offering, pursuing a strategy similar to other tech players.
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💠 EY, a “big four” professional services firm, is bringing its procurement agreement-to-smart contract converter to the Chinese market.
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EY to extend enterprise blockchain to China on ‘localized’ Ethereum via BSN
Global consulting giant EY is partnering with the Blockchain Service Network to expand its Ethereum-based OpsChain to China.
🌎 PayPal envisions becoming a global wallet for central bank digital currencies.
The Block
PayPal CEO says the payments giant wants to be 'the digital wallet for global CBDCs'
PayPal's newly unveiled product roadmap for crypto includes becoming a CBDC platform, according to CEO Dan Schulman.
🚘 Uber thinks of accepting BTC and other cryptocurrencies as payment.
CoinDesk
Uber CEO Says Company to Consider Crypto for Rides, Not Its Balance Sheet
The rideshare company will look into cryptocurrencies including bitcoin as a potential form of payment.
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