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🏦 Banking Meets Blockchain: What Tier 1 Banks Want from Crypto Platforms Are you curious why banks and crypto still don't play nice? We've got answers. Join us for a candid discussion with industry veterans Daniel Gouldman (Orbital) and Frank Wang (BitGo) as we unpack the complex relationship between traditional banking and cryptocurrency. 💡 In this episode, we explore: 🤔 The real reasons behind bank hesitancy in crypto 📜 Game-changing regulatory developments 💵 The future of stablecoins 🔐 Privacy vs compliance challenges 🎯 Whether you're in traditional finance or crypto, this conversation reveals crucial insights about where the industry is heading. Watch now 👇

📣 From policy shifts to technological developments and institutional moves, here's what moved markets #LastWeekInCrypto 🗞️ 1️⃣ Bitcoin hits new ATH of $106K on Trump's reserve plans! 💰🚀 President-elect reiterates his suggestion of creating a national Bitcoin strategic reserve, pushing BTC to fresh highs as crypto-friendly administration takes shape with key appointments. https://lnkd.in/dEp8PfDx 2️⃣ Trump administration signals major antitrust focus on crypto! 🏛️⚖️ DOJ nominee pledges to protect "Little Tech" and blockchain startups, raising questions about competition in exchanges and DeFi platforms. https://lnkd.in/d-nDNgbn 3️⃣ States gear up for crypto policy wave in 2025! 📋⚖️ US states prepare for a legislative push on crypto adoption, with multiple jurisdictions considering public pension fund investments and treasury allocations under the incoming administration.   https://lnkd.in/dqStFm7p 4️⃣ Google's quantum chip sparks Bitcoin security debate! 🔒💻 New Willow quantum processor raises concerns, but experts maintain Bitcoin's encryption remains secure, and current 105-qubit technology is far from threatening the ECDSA and SHA-256 algorithms. https://lnkd.in/dzW2_7fK 5️⃣ Regulatory shift sparks institutional buying surge! 📈💼 BlackRock and Fidelity ETFs drive massive inflows as pending Trump administration appointments signal a friendlier oversight environment for digital assets. https://lnkd.in/dh5n5cFU What do you think of these developments? Let us know in the comments below 💬 👇

🤔 Privacy vs Speed in Financial Transactions - Which Would You Choose? Our CEO Adam Bialy breaks down one of fintech's biggest dilemmas: You can have lightning-fast, frictionless transactions ⚡ OR complete privacy 🔒 - but not both. Why? Because faster transactions require more data sharing with financial institutions. It's all about finding your sweet spot between convenience and confidentiality. 💡 For more discussions of fintech & crypto 🪙 check out our shorts page: 👉 https://lnkd.in/en-7B-uz

📣 From a new Bitcoin milestone to global regulatory shifts and institutional developments, here's what moved markets #LastWeekInCrypto 🗞️ 1️⃣ Bitcoin smashes $100K milestone! 💰🚀 Historic breakthrough as BTC rose to around $103,400 last Thursday ($99,942 as of the time of writing), driven by Trump's election victory and the anticipated pro-crypto SEC leadership under Paul Atkins. Exchange-traded products are seeing record $3.85B inflows as institutional adoption accelerates. https://lnkd.in/eBz-ZFhr 2️⃣ UK cracks down on Russian crypto sanctions evasion 🔒⚖️ Operation Destabilise leads to 84 arrests and $25.5M in seized assets. The global investigation uncovers sophisticated money laundering networks using crypto for cross-border transactions. https://lnkd.in/dxzUQ2eW 3️⃣ Teen's memecoin controversy sparks debate  📊💡 California teenager makes $50K in minutes through controversial "soft rug pull," highlighting regulatory gaps in the memecoin market as the Pump.Fun platform faces scrutiny over user protections. https://lnkd.in/gdFZ-v5f 4️⃣ Some Amazon shareholders push for Bitcoin adoption 🏢💼 The National Center for Public Policy Research submitted a proposal urging Amazon to allocate 5% of its $88B treasury to Bitcoin as an inflation hedge. At the same time, industry leaders suggest Amazon consider implementing crypto payments. https://lnkd.in/g8_4Hs9Z 5️⃣ Ethereum hits $4K as institutional interest grows! 📈⚡ ETH products see record $1.2B weekly inflows, while blockchain equities attract $124M as investor confidence in mining margins improves. https://lnkd.in/duppR5JU What do you think of these developments? Let us know in the comments below 💬 👇

🏦 NEW ARTICLE: Our Finance Director, Dave McKenzie, breaks down how cryptocurrency is reshaping the banking landscape in 2024 and beyond! 🚀 From JPMorgan's dramatic shift on Bitcoin to the rise of hybrid financial institutions, get an insider's perspective on how banks are adapting to the crypto revolution. ⚡️ Learn why the future isn't about crypto vs. banks - it's about their powerful convergence. 💡 Read the full analysis on our blog to understand: 🔄 How banks are responding to crypto 💳 Why CBDCs could transform banking behind the scenes 🏆 Which crypto-friendly banks are leading the charge 🔮 What the future holds for bank-crypto integration Read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDPKtrZE

📣 From retail profits to regulatory shifts and institutional developments, here's what moved markets #LastWeekInCrypto 🗞️ 1️⃣ "Trump pump" creates new crypto millionaires! 💰🚀 From NHS doctors to teachers, middle-class investors see life-changing gains as Bitcoin nears $100,000. With 12% of UK adults now holding crypto, is this the dawn of a new investor class? https://lnkd.in/d_p38_kK 2️⃣ UK unveils ambitious crypto regulation roadmap! 📋⚖️ FCA announces full regulation by 2026, targeting scams and consumer protection. As regulators crack down on fraud with 900+ sites removed, can the UK balance innovation with safety? https://lnkd.in/e7hitYz7 3️⃣ Crypto markets mature, but challenges remain! 📊💡 Despite institutional adoption, questions persist about crypto's role as a payment system or store of value. Is upstream investment in chips and energy the smarter play? https://lnkd.in/dJsCS7wC 4️⃣ Courts recover $400M in landmark crypto hack case! 🔒⚡ Unprecedented UK-US legal cooperation leads to the successful recovery of Wormhole hack proceeds. Does this mark a turning point for crypto asset protection? https://lnkd.in/ejyjitfU 5️⃣ Hong Kong woos crypto giants with tax breaks! 🌏💼 Territory plans exemptions for funds and family offices as battle with Singapore intensifies. Will tax incentives reshape Asia's crypto landscape? https://lnkd.in/dtJ3ik5r What do you think of these developments? Let us know what you think in the comments below 💬 👇

🚀 Breaking down #MiCA regulations with our brilliant CCO Paula Steiner! 💡 Here's a game-changing idea: What if stablecoins could be the answer to crypto's safeguarding challenges? 🔒 Convert customer funds to stablecoins at deposit 💪 Create perfect 1:1 backing 🏦 Skip traditional banking hurdles 🌍 Enable global standardization Read Paula's take on how stablecoins could revolutionize digital asset protection while staying true to cryptos' innovative roots! 🎯 Read here 👇

📣 In this week's crypto wrap-up, from historic regulatory shifts to institutional breakthroughs, here's what moved markets #LastWeekInCrypto 🗞️ 1️⃣ Solana ETF on the horizon as SEC softens stance! 📊🚀 Leaked talks between SEC and issuers signal potential 2025 approval. With bitcoin nearing $100,000 and crypto market cap hitting $3.5T, are we entering a new era of crypto investment products? https://lnkd.in/dCsf9HYe 2️⃣ Gold vs Bitcoin debate heats up! 💰⚔️ State Street warns against crypto's allure as both assets hit record highs. With gold up 30% and bitcoin soaring, which will prove the better store of value? https://lnkd.in/dXtWg-Tz 3️⃣ Crypto signals deeper economic discontent! 📉💡 Rising adoption reflects growing distrust in traditional finance. With high debt, inflation, and housing costs driving users to crypto, what does this mean for economic policy? https://lnkd.in/d7cSqe8u 4️⃣ U.S. hits crypto's "Berlin Wall moment"! 🏛️🌟 With 60% pro-crypto Congress and institutional adoption at 70%, transformation accelerates. As BlackRock ETF options hit $1.9B day one, is mainstream adoption inevitable? https://lnkd.in/emgYEp22 5️⃣ Trump's crypto council takes shape! 👥📋 Major players, including Ripple, Kraken, and Circle, vie for seats. With plans for a crypto 'tsar' and strategic bitcoin reserve, how will this reshape U.S. policy? https://lnkd.in/dkTcNXup What do you think of these developments? Which one is most exciting or concerning to you? Let us know what you think in the comments below 💬 👇

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📣 In this week's crypto wrap-up, we've got policy shifts, market integrations, major cybercrime, and European expansion shaping the digital asset landscape. Here's what went down #LastWeekInCrypto 🗞️ 1️⃣ Trump victory sparks exotic crypto ETF boom! 🚀📊 Industry leaders predict a wave of new crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin/Ethereum. With Europe already trading 30+ cryptocurrencies in the form of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs), will the U.S. catch up to the $13B European market? https://lnkd.in/d8TafbDJ 2️⃣ Bitcoin hits $90K, but challenges remain! 📈⚠️ Despite record highs, only 17% of Americans use crypto. With stablecoin adoption stalling and education gaps persisting, what's needed for actual mainstream adoption? https://lnkd.in/d8DKuA_R 3️⃣ Bitfinex hacker gets 5 years for $11B theft! 🚔💰 Ilya Lichtenstein has been sentenced in the most significant crypto hack case yet. After stealing 120,000 BTC in 2016, what does this punishment mean for crypto security? https://lnkd.in/dMC_WyD8 4️⃣ Kaiko acquires Vinter in European push! 🤝🌍 $200M deal signals confidence in European crypto market growth. As US crypto ETPs hit $88.7B, can Europe's $13.6B market catch up? https://lnkd.in/ebTEZTSr 5️⃣ Robinhood CEO slams UK crypto policy! 🎯🇬🇧 Vlad Tenev calls the British stance "backwards" compared to gambling rules. As NHS warns of crypto addiction, is UK regulation falling behind? https://lnkd.in/dxzsrj9b Have there been any crypto stories on your radar this week? Let us know in the comments below 💬 👇