Bitcoin’s Recent Institutional Demand Is Unprecedented, Says Futures Market CEO

Paul Chou, a former Goldman Sachs executive and the founder of LedgerX, a regulated bitcoin derivatives and futures market based in the US, said that Bitcoin has been seeing unprecedented institutional interest for the first time in its history. Institutional Money During an interview with Nathaniel Popper of the New York Times, Chou stated that despite … Read more

New York Stock Exchange’s Parent Company Is Building a Bitcoin Exchange

Financial entities have shown an increased interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. It now appears there are multiple efforts underway which have been kept in the dark for some time. The owner of the New York Stock Exchange, for example, has been working on a Bitcoin exchange. That is a pretty interesting development which could impact … Read more

Bitcoin in Brief Wednesday: Stripper Explains Bitcoin to Adult Industry, Facebook Explores Blockchain

Today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief showcases the continued rapid pace at which the cryptocurrency revolution is disrupting all segments of the business world, from the adult entertainment industry, to stock exchanges and even social networks. Also Read: Details Emerge on Foxconn-Manufactured Ultra-Secure Crypto Phone Stripper Promotes Bitcoin for the Adult Industry Brenna Sparks, the … Read more

Post-Cable Network Cheddar Launches TV Show ‘Crypto Craze’

On March 15 the post-cable network Cheddar announced it will be broadcasting a thirty-minute show about cryptocurrencies called ‘Crypto Craze.’ The show will explore investment strategies for digital assets like bitcoin, litecoin, and ethereum. Also read: South Korea Planning to Formally Allow ICOs Online Stock Brokerage Firm Sponsors a TV Show Called ‘Crypto Craze’ The online … Read more

Letter from SEC Reveals Outlook Not Good for US-based Bitcoin ETFs

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a letter to two Washington DC firms seeking guidance on bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) applications, of which a dozen are pending. In it, the regulator openly worries about cryptocurrency volatility and whether future potential listings have done enough to protect investors. The letter is widely believed … Read more

Wall Street Creates Global Cryptocurrency Data Feed

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) parent Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) has announced it is creating a global cryptocurrency data feed, active by the year’s first quarter. Also read: Have Lunch with Bitcoin Jesus! Wall Street Teams with Bitcoin Developer “Access to comprehensive price discovery is vital to accurately value the cryptocurrency market,” a newly created … Read more

Cboe Bitcoin Contracts Slide 36 Percent as January Futures Expire

Chicago Board Option Exchange (Cboe) historic bitcoin futures market has had its first month, and results are decidedly mixed depending on the analyst. Some see the experiment as a dud, while others champion the mainstreaming of cryptocurrency. So far, bears are trouncing bulls.   Also read: Have Lunch with Bitcoin Jesus! Cboe Futures Didn’t Tame … Read more