Latest from Nate DiCamillo
Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Joins Swiss Effort to Fund COVID-19 Relief Projects
Led by Swiss crypto exchange Lykke, a $200,000 initiative to fund tech-driven COVID-19 relief projects has tapped ex-CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo as its advisor.
Bequant Launches Crypto Prime Brokerage to Compete for Institutional Money
London-based Bequant becomes one of only a few companies in crypto to offer a full range of prime brokerage services for hedge funds.
CoinDesk 50: Silvergate – The Bank That Wasn’t Scared
Silvergate was among the first U.S. financial institutions to embrace the crypto industry, and it's not letting go.
University College London Joins Hedera Hashgraph as Council Member, Research Partner
UCL will be the first university and 13th member of the Hedera Hashgraph governing council, whose members run nodes and vote on software updates.
BlockFi Hires Credit Suisse, Prudential Execs to Drive Global Expansion
Crypto lender BlockFi has hired two execs from traditional finance to help launch a bitcoin rewards card and build out business teams in Europe and Asia.
Why Crypto Exchange OKCoin Jumped Through Hoops to Get Licensed in Japan
While Japan is known for its retail market, crypto exchange OKCoin believes the country’s strict licensing regime will attract institutional investors.
Silvergate Adds 46 More Crypto Clients in Q1 While Existing Customers Increase Deposit Levels
Silvergate Bank added 46 crypto customers in the first quarter and saw fee income and deposits increase from those customers because of “Black Thursday,” according to its earnings report released before market open on Wednesday.
Nasdaq Is Using R3’s Corda for Managing Digital Assets
Nasdaq has partnered with R3 to offer a platform for digital asset marketplaces on the Corda blockchain.
Crypto Firm Deposits Jump 24% in Q1 at Metropolitan Commercial Bank
Crypto-friendly Metropolitan Commercial Bank reported $25 million more in deposits from crypto customers in the first quarter of 2020.
Custody Startup Curv Follows Crypto Demand Into Asia With New Hong Kong Office
Custody startup Curv has expanded into Asia with an office in Hong Kong and a partnership with Japan-based Crypto Garage, the companies announced Friday.
