Goldman Sachs’ Bitcoin ETF Holdings, Hamster Kombat Rejected VCs, and More — Week in Review

Goldman Sachs disclosed substantial holdings of $418 million in bitcoin ETFs in Q2. Hamster Kombat rejected multiple venture capital investments to protect players from becoming exit liquidity. A Nigerian bitcoin proponent filed a lawsuit to overturn the government’s crypto ban. WBTC’s custody change has raised concerns in the defi community. Ripple’s legal chief discussed the … Read more

Goldman Sachs Discloses $418 Million Bitcoin ETF Holdings

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reported holdings of $418 million in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the second quarter. Its biggest position is a $238 million stake in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). In contrast, Morgan Stanley reduced its bitcoin ETF holdings. Meanwhile, hedge funds are taking a more aggressive stance in the … Read more

Goldman Sachs CEO: Fed Unlikely to Cut Rates Before September

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expects the Federal Reserve to delay any emergency rate cuts until at least September despite weak job data, believing the U.S. economy will avoid a recession. Speaking on “The David Rubenstein Show,” Solomon indicated that while investors had anticipated potential rate cuts before the September meeting due to global market … Read more

Goldman Sachs Raises US Recession Risk to 25%

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has increased the likelihood of a U.S. recession within the next year to 25% from the previous 15%, although they maintain that the risk remains limited. Despite the recent rise in unemployment to its highest in nearly three years and a significant slowdown in hiring, Goldman economists, led by Jan … Read more

Blockchain and Nation-State Infrastructure: Why Bother?

We listen to talk after talk about crypto finally achieving asset-class legitimacy, but truly speaking, the encroachment of Wall Street giants into the blockchain space is a double-edged sword. The following is an opinion editorial written by Karel Kubat, Founder of Union Labs. As blockchain enthusiasts, we’ve long championed decentralization, transparency, and democratized access—the 2008 … Read more

Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 Financial Advisors Can Start Pitching Bitcoin ETFs to Clients Next Week: Report

Morgan Stanley is set to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to select clients through its 15,000 financial advisors starting next week. This marks a significant first for a major Wall Street bank. Advisors can pitch Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund to eligible clients, reflecting the growing acceptance of bitcoin … Read more

Goldman Sachs CEO Clarifies His Stance on Bitcoin

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon clarified his stance on bitcoin during a CNBC interview, where his prior skepticism and the recent political focus on bitcoin were discussed. Although he acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility and speculative nature, Solomon stated he had “never been on the other side as to whether or not bitcoin would be something that’s … Read more

Goldman Sachs Boosts Crypto Services Amid Interest Surge — Plans 3 New Tokenization Projects

Goldman Sachs is expanding its crypto services, focusing on tokenizing assets. The global investment bank plans to launch three tokenization projects by year’s end. Goldman Sachs continues to see client interest, aiming to innovate investment methods and broaden its crypto product suite. Goldman Sachs Expands Crypto Services Amid Growing Institutional Interest Goldman Sachs is enhancing … Read more