Coincheck, Thunder Bridge move closer to Nasdaq listing with public filing

As a researcher with a background in finance and experience following the cryptocurrency industry, I’m excited to see Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck and Thunder Bridge Capital taking significant strides toward their merger transaction and Nasdaq listing. The filing of the registration statement on Form F-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an … Read more

Public blockchain ledgers ‘not fit for purpose,’ says JPMorgan

As a researcher with a background in finance and blockchain technology, I find JPMorgan’s CEO Umar Farooq’s comments during the BIS Innovation Summit insightful and reflective of the current state of public blockchains. Based on my understanding of the technology and the financial industry, I agree with his assessment that public blockchains are not yet … Read more

CBDCs, stablecoins must ensure libertarian values — former CFTC chair

As an analyst with a background in finance and experience in regulatory compliance, I find J. Christian Giancarlo’s perspective on CBDCs and stablecoins as instruments upholding libertarian values to be insightful and thought-provoking. His comparison of the digital currency landscape to the early days of the internet is apt, highlighting the need for openness, privacy, … Read more

Tether scales crypto payments in Eastern Europe with new investment

As an experienced financial analyst following the cryptocurrency market closely, I am particularly intrigued by Tether’s strategic investment in CityPay.io in Eastern Europe. This region holds immense potential for crypto adoption due to its unique economic and political circumstances. As a financial analyst, I’m observing that Tether, a leading stablecoin player, is amplifying its commitment … Read more