Money Laundering Fines Worth Billions Help Bankers Avoid Prosecution and Unpleasant Labels

The recent seizure of a cargo ship owned by JP Morgan, a vessel loaded with 20 tons of cocaine according to latest accounts, highlighted the risks of banks’ involvement in illicit activities, inadvertent or otherwise. And although U.S. authorities released the MSC Gayane after the owner, JP Morgan’s asset management arm, and the operator, Mediterranean … Read more

Cannabis, Cryptocurrency and Compliance: One Man’s Quest to Support Unbanked Businesses

Ernesto Huerto is the very embodiment of Bitcoin. As the operator of Crypto Space, a physical bitcoin exchange in Los Angeles’ San Pedro neighborhood, Huerto knows more than most about the challenges of running a cryptocurrency business while maintaining banking access and compliance. In a wide-ranging interview, the Crypto Space owner has disclosed the realities … Read more

Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a Delusion – But an Ingenious One

Warren Buffett’s opinion of bitcoin has evolved. In a recent interview, he described the cryptocurrency as ingenious but also called it a delusion. While admitting that his opinion of bitcoin has been upgraded, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway asserted that “it attracts charlatans.” Also read: SEC Chair Explains Key Upgrades Needed for Bitcoin ETF Approval … Read more

JP Morgan: Bitcoin Would Only Make Sense in a Dystopian Scenario

JP Morgan has continued to bash bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, saying the value of them is still unproven and that it will be at least another three to five years before blockchain technology makes a difference to the banking sector.  Also read: Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to List Security Tokens ‘A Dystopian Scenario’ America’s largest bank has … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Are Institutional Players Losing Interest?

At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for just under $4,000, marking little to no change since our last price piece. We’re in the final days of the month, and while December has often brought a sense of magic and stamina to bitcoin we rarely witness throughout the rest of the year, it’s … Read more

Institutional Investors No Longer Interested in Bitcoin: JP Morgan

Institutional investors are quickly losing interest in Bitcoin, JP Morgan has stated in recent research. According to the bank, key flow metrics have dwindled in recent months indicating reduced interest from the professional investors. The research cited interest in Cboe Global Markets which is at its lowest since Bitcoin futures launched a year ago. The … Read more