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Bitcoin Tracker: The Unbanked-Profit Dilemma

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Can the unbanked benefit from bitcoin, or are they merely the experimental subjects of bitcoin adherents, lobbyists and scientists? This week’s Bitcoin Tracker takes a look at the recent bitcoin projects that are in the news and that are targeting the unbanked. Vogel also wanted to clarify regulations surrounding bitcoin.

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Why is Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank Making a Play in Crypto-Assets?

Fintech News

The approval of Bitcoin Spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this year for one, has boosted sentiment while across the globe, governments are actively working towards spelling out new rules for this asset class, suggesting much potential for further growth and development.

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Bitcoin Daily: US Banks Eye Third-Party Custodians For Crypto Investors; UK FinTech Cashaa To Launch Crypto Bank In India

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number of big crypto custodians like Anchorage, Coinbase, and a number of others, have been contacted by banks about whether they’d be willing to be like the third-party custody providers for national banks whose customers want to invest in bitcoin,” he said, according to CoinDesk. “Well, what I have heard.a

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New Bank of Bahrain Investment Product Pairs Bitcoin Growth Potential With Capital Security

The Fintech Times

In a move to offer accredited investors the ability to capitalise on Bitcoin’s long-term growth while ensuring capital preservation, the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has launched a new Bitcoin-linked investment product, developed in partnership with digital asset financial services firm ARP Digital.

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Eric Satz, Founder and CEO of Alto?—?Expanding access to alternative investments

Wharton Fintech

I think they believe in the value of crypto, which is, of course, different from blockchain and what blockchain technology means. And I certainly am a big believer in blockchain. I don’t think Bitcoin and Ethereum are going away. There’s what we refer to as the not yet accredited investor.

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC, Kik In Court Over Token Sale; Billionaire Tim Draper Eyes Investing In India’s Crypto Sector

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In addition, the regulator disputed Kik’s contentions that half of its sale was just for accredited investors. It notes that it had a presale for accredited investors to bring in money for creating the ecosystem for kin as well as a second public sale to move tokens to users. securities rules.

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5 Top Fintech Trends Shaping the APAC Region in 2024

Fintech News

Cryptocurrencies Market Resurgence The resurgence in cryptocurrency prices and the anticipated halving of Bitcoin in mid-2024 has reignited interest in the potential of distributed ledger technology to reshape the financial landscape. Nonetheless, it is important to recognise that cryptocurrencies still have much to prove in the coming year.

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