Coinbase launches spot trading for non-US institutional clients
Coinbase has announced the launch of non-US spot markets for institutional investors. Eligible non-US institutional investors will access BTC/USDC and ETH/USDC as from December 14, 2023 on Coinbase International Exchange. The exchange plans to expand the product to retail investors…
New Crypto Accounting Standards To Boost Transparency For Corporate Investors Like MicroStrategy
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing the accounting and disclosure practices for certain crypto assets. This update, a response to widespread stakeholder feedback, is set to significantly alter how…
2024: Ready For A Crypto Craze? Bitwise’s Predictions For Bitcoin, Taylor Swift And More
2024 could be a year of significant milestones for the cryptocurrency industry. Crypto index fund manager Bitwise on Wednesday laid out key trends to look forward to, including Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) reaching new heights as well as the emergence of…
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO loves Bitcoin and Tether | CoinDesk JAPAN
Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT) are the crypto assets of choice for Howard Lutnick, CEO of Wall Street financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. “I’m a fan of crypto assets, but specifically Bitcoin. Only Bitcoin. I’m not interested in other coins, 
Who Would Buy Bitcoin ETF If Approved? Analyst Survey Reveals
Needham analyst John Todaro had a Buy rating on Coinbase Global, Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) with a price target of $160. Todaro had a Hold rating on Robinhood Markets, Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD). The analyst surveyed over 20 financial and wealth advisors…
Hokkoku Bank to issue Japan’s first deposit-type stablecoin in March ─ Africa business to become a local subsidiary in the first half of 2024 | CoinDesk JAPAN
There is a unique regional bank that is early to take advantage of new technology, advance digitalization, and sow the seeds of business growth on the African continent. Hokkoku Financial Holdings (Hokkoku FHD) is headquartered in Kanazawa City and has…
New developments in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
Start accepting applications for Wall Street finance There has been a new move regarding the physical virtual currency Bitcoin ETF (exchange traded fund) “iSHARES® BITCOIN TRUST†that financial giant BlackRock is currently applying for. Recent changes to the ETF structure…
Bitcoin halving: The era of “the fittest†has arrived in the mining industry | CoinDesk JAPAN
Darwinism may soon defeat some Bitcoin (BTC) miners. This is because the battle for “survival of the fittest†will begin in April next year due to the halving, which occurs once every four years and will cut the mining reward…
Cryptocurrency-related stocks fall sharply due to Bitcoin adjustment; US November CPI (Consumer Price Index) forecast tonight | 10th Financial Tankan
12/12 (Tuesday) morning market trends (compared to the previous day) traditional finance NY Dow: 36,404 +0.4% Nasdaq: 14,432 +0.2% Nikkei average: 32,791 +1.5% USD/JPY: 146.1 -0.01% Gold futures: 1,997.6 -0.8% NVIDIA: $466.2 -1.8% Tesla: $239.7 -1.6% Today’s US stock index…
Taiwan completes technical survey for wholesale CBDC | CoinDesk JAPAN
The Central Bank of the Republic of China, Taiwan’s central bank, has completed technical research on a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC). This was announced by the bank’s vice president, Zhu Meili. Vice Governor Zhu said in a speech…