DTCC
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Financial institutions could start acquiring larger crypto players in the coming year as the segment gains regulatory clarity, a Baker Botts partner says
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Financial market infrastructure giant seeks to facilitate “the enormous promise and potential of institutional DeFi,” CEO says
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The iShares Bitcoin Trust — a proposed product the SEC is considering — first appeared on the list in August, DTCC spokesperson says
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The proposed iShares Bitcoin Trust — ticker and all — is listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s website
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Financial infrastructure giant’s agreement to buy a blockchain-based tech firm comes as tokenization efforts gain steam
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Wednesday’s announcement signifies increasing harmony between the global financial system and the digital assets industry
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Chainlink’s Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol, to launch Monday, looks to build better bridges
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Swift is teaming up with the world’s largest banks and financial market infrastructure providers to link up public and private blockchains
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The goal of Project Ion is to provide a resilient, secure and scalable alternative settlement service to clients, Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation says
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“The way that the crypto market works is different from a traditional space,” said Michael Shaulov, CEO and co-founder of Fireblocks.
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