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Federal Trade Commission reaches settlement with 4 promoters it accused of running fraudulent crypto schemes

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the country’s trade regulator, has settled charges it filed last year against four promoters for allegedly operating fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes.

Buy Gold ‘At Any Level,’ Mobius Says as Central Bankers Ease

Veteran investor Mark Mobius gave a blanket endorsement to buying gold, saying accumulating bullion will reap long-term rewards as leading central banks loosen monetary policy and the rise of cryptocurrencies serves only to reinforce demand for genuinely hard assets. Prices climbed.

‘Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire’ Willing to Stake it All on Metal Pay

Metallicus, the startup behind the peer-to-peer payments platform Metal Pay, received an undisclosed angel investment from the youngest bitcoin millionaire, Erik Finman.

Grayscale’s $2.7 Billion in Crypto Assets Will Now Be Held by Coinbase Custody

Grayscale Investments has tapped Coinbase Custody to serve as the new security provider for its digital asset holdings, the companies announced Friday.

Singapore’s Regulator Warns of New Scam Bitcoin Investment Scheme

Singapore's central bank and financial watchdog issued an official warning, stating that the agency has become aware of a website that invited online users to invest in Bitcoin via an article containing falsified claims.

The expert explained what ICO Reg A + is

Reg A + crowdfunding is one of the most desirable ways to collect investment in the US market, allowing you to raise up to $ 50 million. That’s what Nikita Novikov, a lawyer of blockchain pactice Juscutum told LetKnow.News.

Billionaire Investor Henry Kravis Makes First Crypto Investment

Billionaire investor and philanthropist Henry Kravis is dipping his toe into the world of crypto assets.

Bitcoin Analyst Says BTC Could Reach $25,000 by End of 2019

Bitcoin (BTC) price analyst Oliver Isaacs thinks it will hit $25,000 around the end of 2019, according to a report by The Independent on June 5.

The profitability of investment in Bitcoin in 2019 was 134%

Charlie Bilello, an analyst at New York-based Pension Partners, said that the return on investment in the first cryptocurrency since the beginning of this year was 134%.

Bank of America CIO Says Bitcoin Investments Signal A Looming Recession

The chief investment officer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Michael Hartnett, has recently caused a bit of a stir. Specifically, Hartnett has come out and said that the recent rise in the price of Bitcoin is a sign of a looming recession.

Hong Kong Fund’s Projected $400 Million Overstock Investment Ends With $5 Million Close

GSR Capital has finally closed on its investment in tZERO, Overstock.com’s security token trading platform, after months of delays and revisions to the deal.

68% of Global Millionaires Already Invested or Plan to Invest in Crypto by 2022: Survey

68% of global high-net-worth individuals have already invested or are planning to invest in crypto by the end of 2022, according to a survey by Dubai-based financial consultancy firm deVere Group released on May 3.

Credit Suisse Exec Says Bank Culture Holds Back Adoption of Blockchain

Head of digital market assets at Credit Suisse, Emmanuel Aidoo, said that the desire among financiers to maintain the status quo is holding back the adoption of blockchain technology, Business Insider reported on April 23.

At the upcoming bull rally, Bitcoin (BTC) capitalization will exceed $ 1 trillion

Chris Berniske, who previously led cryptocurrency investments in ARK Invest and is now a partner in Placeholder, a $ 150 million asset management venture fund, said that Bitcoin's market capitalization will exceed $ 1 trillion.

What’s trending? Why cryptocurrencies has been popping up in Google searches more often?

After Bitcoin confidently overcame the $5000 level, there was an increase in Google searches on cryptocurrencies. But what does it mean: a new wave of investor interest or is it just idle curiosity of network users?

BC Group Unveils Insured Custody Offering for Asia-Based Crypto Investors

Hong Kong trading and asset management firm Branding China Group (BC Group) is launching an insured custody service for cryptocurrencies, the company confirmed in a press release shared with Cointelegraph on April 1.

Europe Blockchain investments will reach €815 million

March 28, 2019, | AtoZ Markets - Blockchain technology continues to conquer the European market of innovations and financing from the local investors continues to grow. According to the latest report the International Data Corporation (IDC) released, Europe blockchain investments in 2019 will reach more than $ 800 million.

China drove fintech funding globally in 2018 despite rising tensions with US, report says

Despite escalating tensions between the US and China over trade and technology, Chinese companies accounted for nearly half of all fintech investments globally last year, according to a new report by the consulting firm Accenture.

Singapore State-Owned Fund Backed Coinbase’s $300 Million Raise: Report

GIC Private Limited, a Singapore government-owned wealth fund, reportedly backed Coinbase’s $300 million funding round last year.

Morgan Creek Joins $65 Million Series B for Blockchain Home Equity Loan Firm

Blockchain-based home equity loan startup Figure Technologies has raised $65 million in a Series B round backed by Morgan Creek.