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Finance

Behind 'Prime Broker' Buzzword Lies a Complex Strategy Game for Crypto Firms

Coinbase, BitGo and Genesis all announced plans to become prime brokers this month. Here's what the trend reveals about the state of the industry.

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Finance

Genesis Hires Ex-Galaxy Digital Staffer to Run New Derivatives Trading Desk

The derivatives desk will expand the company’s suite of products as it aims to attract more institutional clients to its newly acquired prime brokerage arm.

Genesis Trading CEO Michael Moro speaks at Invest: Asia 2019.

Markets

Blockchain Bites: Google Validates Theta, Coinbase and BitGo Eye Crypto Prime Brokerage

Polkadot launched the blockchain of blockchains while an IMF official said CBDCs could spur financial innovation.

The sign at Google's Sydney office. (Mitchell Luo/Unsplash)

Finance

Coinbase Buys Tagomi as 'Foundation' of Institutional Trading Arm

Crypto exchange Coinbase is finally acquiring Tagomi, a prime brokerage platform specializing in digital asset trading for institutional clients.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Crypto Custodian BitGo Joins Race to Provide Prime Brokerage Services

BitGo is entering the prime brokerage space following the launch of its lending business, announcing a new entity to serve institutional traders.

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe (CoinDesk archives)

Finance

Crypto Custodian Anchorage Teases Growth Plan With 2 Executive Hires

Anchorage now has six executives in its C-suite, hiring a head of finance and head of sales with experience in both tech and Wall Street.

Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley

Finance

Genesis Trading Buys Crypto Custodian Vo1t in Bid to Become Prime Broker

Digital currency trader and lender Genesis Global Trading is moving toward full-service prime brokerage with the acquisition of crypto custodian Vo1t.

Genesis CEO Michael Moro speaks at Invest: Asia 2019.

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