Latest from Nate DiCamillo
Spring Labs Develops Data-Sharing Network for US Home Energy Projects
Firms handling loans for home energy projects in California, Florida and Missouri are using a blockchain system from Spring Labs that could save up to $10 million in fraud.

New York's Quontic Becomes First US Bank to Offer a Bitcoin Rewards Debit Card
Queens-based Quontic Bank has become the first FDIC-insured financial institution to launch a bitcoin rewards checking program.

Curv Partners With MetaMask to Help Institutions Custody DeFi Assets
Curv is teaming up with MetaMask to allow institutions to invest in DeFi protocols while having institutional-grade custody options.

Crypto Asset Manager NYDIG Hires Tech-Savvy Banker to Pitch Its Wares to Institutions
Former Quontic Bank executive Patrick Sells will be responsible for developing NYDIG’s white-labeled crypto services for banks.

Fiat-to-Crypto Partnerships Expand Abra’s Footprint to 150+ Countries
Abra is expanding its crypto marketplace to dozens more countries through partnerships with four fiat-to-crypto gateways.

Bitcoin Derivatives Firm ErisX Adds Cash-Settled Contracts After Physically Settled Futures Fall Flat
Cryptocurrency derivatives platform ErisX launched cash-settled bounded futures on Tuesday.

BlockFi Announces Early 2021 Launch for Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card
BlockFi CEO Zac Prince said it will be the first credit (not debit) card in the cryptocurrency industry.

Pantera Raises Additional $5M for Its Bitcoin Fund, Bringing Total to $134M
Formed in 2013, Pantera’s was the first U.S.-based bitcoin fund.

China's Xi Asks G20 Countries to Be ‘Open and Accommodating’ to CBDCs
In a wide-ranging speech, Xi said the G20 “needs to discuss developing standards and principles for central bank digital currencies.”

Crypto Assets in South Africa Would Be Considered Financial Products Under Regulator Proposal
If implemented, the declaration would require crypto firms in South Africa to register as financial services providers.
