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How and Where Did Paul Tudor Jones Make His Bitcoin Bets

Coinbase and Bakkt are the crypto players behind billionaire hedge fund investor Paul Tudor Jones' big bitcoin bets, according to new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "The Hash" panel delves into what this means for the cryptocurrency landscape as large macro investors like Paul Tudor Jones dive deeper into the space.

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Coinbase and Bakkt Are Behind Paul Tudor Jones' Bitcoin Bets, SEC Documents Show

The macro king’s $44 billion hedge fund has quietly brokered crypto custody ties with some of the industry’s biggest names.

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Bakkt Pivots Towards Retail Investors With Digital Wallet App

Bakkt, a platform for institutional investors to purchase and hold crypto, is bringing retail investors into the fold with the launch of its new digital wallet. Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael breaks down what the wallet offers to both long-time crypto investors and the “crypto curious.”

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Bakkt Digital Wallet Finally Launches: What Makes It Different

Intercontinental Exchange-owned Bakkt, a crypto futures trading exchange, finally launched its long-awaited digital wallet app with merchants like Starbucks and Best Buy. The product aims to pull everything from your bitcoin into one place from airline frequent flier miles to gift cards. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for crypto and digital assets in the world of everyday commerce.

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Bakkt Digital Wallet, for Bitcoin to Starbucks Points, Goes Live After Long Delay

The launch of its flagship consumer product was originally expected for early 2020.

Starbucks is a Bakkt launch partner.

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Crypto Company Bakkt Awarded Coveted BitLicense

Bakkt, the bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, has been awarded a BitLicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services that allows virtual currency activities. “The Hash” panel discusses what Bakkt might have planned for its new BitLicense.

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Bitcoin Company Bakkt Awarded BitLicense in New York

The bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange was awarded both virtual currency and money transmitter licenses.

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BNY Mellon Said to Hire Fireblocks for Bitcoin Custody Service

Earlier this month, America’s oldest bank said it was using outside partners for its crypto custody service but did not name names.

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Bitcoin Exchange Bakkt to Become Publicly Traded With $2.1B Valuation Via Merger

The combined company will be called "Bakkt Holdings" and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an expected valuation of $2.1 billion.

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Crypto Exchange Bakkt Nears Merger With Victory Park SPAC: Bloomberg

A deal could be announced as soon as next week, the report said.

Bakkt President Adam White