Latest from Michael Bellusci
FTX US Joins International Swaps and Derivatives Association
The crypto exchange plans to work with the association to build up crypto derivatives markets in the U.S. and around the world, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted.
Decentralized Travel Site Dtravel Says It Has 250K Homes Available to Book Using Crypto
Renters can use the company’s TRVL token for payment.
Visa Launches Crypto Advisory Services for Banks as Demand for Digital Assets Grows
“Every bank should have a crypto strategy,” Visa argues.
Kickstarter to Start Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding Project on Celo
The crowdfunding platform will eventually move its existing website to the new protocol.
Crypto Lender Nexo Teams Up With Fidelity to Offer Products for Institutional Investors
The deal gives clients of Fidelity Digital Assets access to Nexo’s crypto prime brokerage.
Ritholtz, WisdomTree Launch Crypto Index for Investment Advisors
The index goes beyond bitcoin and ether, with exposure to DeFi and metaverse tokens.
Marathon Digital’s Bitcoin Production Fell in November as Maintenance Work Cut Capacity; Stock Sags
The mining firm produced 196 bitcoins, just under half the number of the previous month.
Payments Giant Square Is Changing Its Name to Block
The move creates room for the company to move further beyond its roots as a business focused on serving sellers.
Sen. Lummis Likely to Oppose Powell’s Fed Nomination on Crypto Grounds
The Wyoming senator is likely to vote against President Biden’s nominees to head the U.S. Federal Reserve, and will rally other senators against them, said a Lummis aide.
For Sale: $10M Yacht, DOGE Accepted
Owners of the Italian superyacht Vianne will accept a 10% fiat deposit and the rest in crypto for their 170-foot darling.
