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Prime Trust
Prime Trust Is Having a Bad Month
The crypto custodian has been ordered to halt operations while its regulator looks to take it over.
Apparently It's Very Difficult to Custody Crypto
Prime Trust, the allegedly insolvent crypto custodian that owes customers upwards of $156 million, is not helping the crypto industry's shady mainstream reputation.
Nevada Files to Place Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Into Receivership
Nevada's Financial Institutions Division announced on Tuesday that the regulator has filed to take over crypto custodian Prime Trust and freeze all of its businesses, just days after a Nevada cease-and-desist order that alleged Prime Trust was near insolvency. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the firm's financial condition and possible receivers.
TrueUSD Stablecoin Has $26k of Funds at ‘U.S. Depository Halting Withdrawals,’ Reserve Report Says
The stablecoin issuer said last week that it had “no exposure” to the failed crypto custodian Prime Trust.
Nevada Files to Place Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Into Receivership
Nevada's Financial Institutions Division previously indicated that Prime Trust had a massive deficit on its books.
Bitcoin Investment Sentiment Turns Bullish; Hut 8 Secures Up to $50M in Loans From Coinbase
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie takes a look at today's hottest headlines in the crypto industry. Digital asset investment products witnessed the largest single weekly inflows in a year - mostly dominated by bitcoin-related products, according to a report from CoinShares. Meanwhile, Hut 8 Mining (HUT) has secured up to $50 million in loans from Coinbase Credit to fund its operations, which includes closing a merger with US Bitcoin Corp. Plus, days after abandoning its proposed purchase of Prime Trust, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said the cryptocurrency custodian has more acquisitions in the pipeline. And, the NEAR Foundation is joining Alibaba Cloud to accelerate Web3 growth in Asia and the Middle East.
BitGo CEO on Terminating Prime Trust Acquisition
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe joins "First Mover" to address why the custodian terminated its acquisition of rival Prime Trust after reaching a preliminary agreement to acquire the firm for an undisclosed amount. Plus, insights into BitGo's Go Network and Belshe's outlook on crypto regulation.
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe Reveals Plans for Future Acquisitions Amid Market Consolidation
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe told First Mover "we've got some pending" acquisitions and foresees "consolidation in the space over the next six months" after abandoning its takeover of rival Prime Trust. Belshe also envisions "the opportunity to bring in some adjacent businesses that really help bolster and strengthen us as a full-service custodian."
BitGo Still Sees Consolidation in Crypto Custody After Spurning Prime Trust: CEO
CEO Mike Belshe said the firm has other acquisitions pending.
Nevada Regulator Says Prime Trust Has 'Shortfall of Customer Funds'
Crypto custody firm Prime Trust has "a shortfall in customer funds" and was unable to meet all withdrawal requests this month, the Nevada Department of Business and Industry said Thursday. The regulator ordered Prime Trust to cease all activities which violate Nevada regulations. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the state of the embattled company.