The Tokenist does not provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. As the Taliban has seized control of Afghanistan and prepares to implement a new government, the effects are all-encompassing. One man, born and raised in Afghanistan, shares his story. He describes the results of Taliban rule, from his own experience, […]
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Digital Assets Monthly Report – August Edition
August was another strong month for digital assets, as it built upon momentum kickstarted in July. Central banks continue to make progress surrounding CBDCs, while calls for $100,000 BTC build as hashrates rebound. The following are a few key events from the past month. Regulatory Advances and Findings As time passes, the importance of AML/KYC […]
5 Reasons Why Solana (SOL) might Go to the Moon
Solana (SOL) is one of the best-performing altcoins right now — so much so that it recently hit a brand new all-time high (ATH) of $130. While its price has dropped since hitting this record, sitting at $110 at the time of writing, the coin is still 50% higher than it was a week ago. […]
CryptoPunks creator inks massive Hollywood deal with talent firm
Larva Labs, the firm behind CryptoPunks and other top art projects, has confirmed a deal with one of Hollywood’s top talent agencies CryptoPunks creator Larva Labs has sealed a representation deal with the United Talent Agency (UTA), as per a story published in The Hollywood Reporter. The deal will help expose various non-fungible token (NFT) […]
Canada’s Security Regulator Prohibits Regulated Crypto Exchanges from Trading in Tether (USDT)
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has put the dominant stablecoin Tether (USDT) in its prohibited crypto assets list while allowing cryptocurrency exchanges to trade in Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Litecoin (LTC). This was disclosed in the regulatory documents regarding the exemptive relief applications in multiple jurisdictions for crypto exchange Coinberry Limited […]
Comparing BTC’s Performance to Firms with Crypto-Heavy Business Models
Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. Managing financial risk comes in many forms. One of them is buying company shares that are driven by digital assets. Bitcoin is the primary driver behind them, ousting physical gold in the process. When […]
Japan’s Biggest Brokerage Offers Corn and Other Dishes for Crypto Tokens
An affiliate of Japan’s biggest brokerage Nomura Holdings Inc. has started offering subscriptions to a luxurious Italian food delivery service. As per this, customers can use the tradeable crypto tokens to buy and trade dishes as their value fluctuates. The firm started selling the security tokens this week for four high-end food parcels a year […]
The Crypto Evolution Continues as DeFi and NFTS Meet and Merge
The cryptocurrency industry has had numerous trends over the last 12 and a half years of its existence, but out of all of them, only a handful was powerful enough to stick around. Among them are the two most popular and dominant trends of the last two years — the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, and […]
2021 Continues as the Massive Year of Mainstream Partnerships for FTX
Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. Ostensibly, crypto derivatives exchange FTX aims to bring crypto to the masses by attracting mainstream recognition. Just recently, the exchange acquired the naming rights for Cal Memorial Stadium. Prior to this, FTX had entered […]
Morgan Stanley Owns Around $300M Worth of GBTC Shares
Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. Morgan Stanely has purchased approximately $300 million worth of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares, recent filings shared with the SEC reveal. According to the files, 31 Morgan Stanley funds hold various amounts of GBTC […]
