digital assets
Gary Vaynerchuk Speculates That First Mickey Mouse Drawing Could've Been an NFT Today
During a keynote discussion at Consensus 2021, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk likened NFTs (non fungible tokens) to physical collector's items like an original Mickey Mouse drawing by Walt Disney.
Goldman’s Crypto Chief Worries About Fraud, but Not Cryptocurrency’s Future
The investment banking giant’s Mathew McDermott said the company would continue to expand its offerings in the cryptocurrency space to meet surging demand.
Seoul Seizes Tax Dodgers' Crypto From Exchanges: Report
The department has seized around 25 billion won ($22 million) in digital assets from 676 of the alleged tax evaders.
US House Passes Bill to Require Financial Regulators to Set Up Digital Assets Working Group
The Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act of 2021 seeks to establish a digital asset working group with representatives from the SEC and CFTC.
Goldman Sachs to Offer Bitcoin to Wealth Management Clients
A memo obtained by CoinDesk lays out the bank’s approach to providing clients with access to bitcoin and other digital assets.
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.
BNY Mellon Move into Crypto Custody: Why it's a Big Deal
BNY Mellon will roll out a new digital assets custody unit. The Hash panel weighs in on whether this represents a watershed moment in the Wall Street narrative around cryptocurrencies.
Thai SEC Revises Net Capital Rules in Bid to Open Liquidity, Support Digital Asset Businesses: Report
The revised requirements are aimed at adding liquidity to the Thai market, while also allowing digital asset businesses to hold part of their required capital in cryptocurrencies.
Grayscale's Crypto Assets Under Management Break $10B
Price appreciation in all cryptocurrencies this month is a factor behind the growth, but so are inflows.
