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Very important feedback to the EU-commission from Findynet

Finextra

The specific form of the wallet is less important than the ability to participate in trusted digital interactions. Ensuring public sector participation will accelerate adoption and interoperability across industries. Prioritise Flexibility and Innovation The legislation should prioritise flexibility in implementation.

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

Wharton Fintech

I don’t think Bitcoin and Ethereum are going away. Alto’s goal to expand access to alternatives to more investors Eric: The majority of the client base is accredited investor, qualified purchaser. There’s what we refer to as the not yet accredited investor. Then there’s the accredited investor.

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Singapore is A Global Leader in Crypto Adoption – Here’s Why

Fintech News

percent of its population owning digital assets, the city-state isn’t just participating in the crypto revolution—it’s leading it. Key aspects of these new guidelines include a clear distinction between retail and accredited investors, with specific financial thresholds for accredited investor status.

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Companies ‘Pivoting To Blockchain’ See Huge Stock Spikes — But Does The Hype Hold Up?

CB Insights

As with a couple other companies on this list, the coinciding meteoric rise in Bitcoin price likely helped buoy investor interest in all things crypto at the time.). Participation in many ICOs is limited to “accredited investors” that meet certian financial requirements set by the SEC.). 48-hr price change: 1%.

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Hedgeable Helps Investors Add Venture Capital Exposure with New Fund

Fintech Labs Insights

Thanks to the new venture fund from Finovate Best of Show winner, Hedgeable , the company’s accredited clients will be able to put money to work in the same venture capital markets typically available only to the wealthiest investors. Investors must be accredited , Hedgeable clients in order to participate in the fund.

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8 Trends Shaping The Future Of Blockchain Technology

CB Insights

And, although Google searches for “bitcoin” and “blockchain” have slid, companies are still flush with cash from 2017’s ICO boom, cryptocurrency price run-up, and venture capital investment — and are spending it. In some cases, pre-sales offer discounted tokens to early investors (accredited and unaccredited). The company raised a $3.4M