Citi
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Banking giant brings a Wellington Management-issued private equity fund onto Avalanche’s Spruce subnet as part of a proof of concept
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87% of those surveyed believe digital money, like a CBDC, could be viable before 2026
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Analyst price targets for the stock vary as Coinbase has looked to combat the SEC and expand globally
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Digital assets are “key” to Citi’s goal of enabling bank and its clients to compete in today’s digital world
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Alex Kriete and Greg Girasole announced the venture, called Motus Capital Management, on Thursday
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Interoperability, or compatibility, between blockchains is key to a multi-chain future that will propel the metaverse, according to Citi
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The former co-head of digital assets said he wanted to assist in the maturation of the crypto market via a new venture
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The New York-based business will make venture investments in crypto companies, trade digital assets and create a “play-to-earn strategy” in the gaming space.
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Company’s institutional client group names leader to newly created position dedicated to crypto space
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Analyst Peter Christiansen at the bank says investors should “buy crypto’s general store.”
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Total value locked (TVL) across all chains hit an all time high, crypto investment products see record inflows, SOL and LINK outperform the market.
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Despite Fraser’s certainty that digital assets will be part of the future of financial services, Citigroup is proceeding with caution in the space due to regulatory uncertainty.
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Amberdata plans to expand its research and development further into decentralized exchanges, DeFi and understanding money flows in stablecoins, the CEO said.
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Global bank considering such products for certain clients given the strong regulatory frameworks they operate under.
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