Benzinga

MARCH 29, 2023

The result of such moves is often a dramatic shift in the overall market situation and the amounts involved in such deals are often truly astronomical. M&As involving such values have never before been witnessed in the cryptocurrency market, but the prerequisites for a precedent are already beckoning on the horizon.

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Marketability 98

Benzinga

JANUARY 17, 2023

Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB ) surpassed Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC ) to become the thirteenth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization early on Wednesday. What Happened: At the time of writing, SHIB’s market cap stood at $6.9 billion, while Litecoin’s market cap was at $6.3

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Market Capitalization Marketability 128

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

FTX US, the cryptocurrency exchange led by Sam Bankman-Fried, has won the bid to acquire Voyager Digital (OTC: VYGVQ ), the latter said in a statement late Monday. What Happened: The deal includes FTX buying all cryptocurrency held by Voyager, valued at $1.3 billion at current market prices. Why It Matters: FTX.

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Marketability 115

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

14, where the future of cryptocurrencies and their role in the financial market will be a key. Farley, who launched his own digital asset exchange, Bullish , in May, is reportedly one of the final bidders in the bankruptcy auction. Gensler’s comments come ahead of Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets conference on Nov.

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Marketability 98

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Two of the leading cryptocurrency companies are merging in a deal announced Tuesday. What Happened: The overall cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped on Tuesday on the heels of Binance selling its position in the FTX token (CRYPTO: FTT ). Here are the early details. “This afternoon, FTX asked for our help.

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Market Capitalization Marketability 98

Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy in Delaware court Friday according to a company press release after it failed to secure enough new liquidity to offset a stunning collapse in value last week, becoming the latest digital asset platform to succumb to volatility in the cryptocurrency market.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 27, 2022

Recent financial market events have splashed onto the front pages of newspapers the often-overlooked plumbing found in those markets: the clearinghouses that handle trillions of dollars’ worth of securities and derivatives trades. This post is based on his recent article , published in the Ohio State Law Journal.

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Marketability 244

Benzinga

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck will complete its Nasdaq listing by merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV Inc (NASDAQ: THCP ) in July 2023. The merger was initially planned for March this year when its estimated value was roughly $1.25 Full story available on Benzinga.com.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 7, 2024

In the world of financial markets, fraud poses a significant threat, undermining investor trust and leading to misallocation of resources. Cryptocurrency markets present heightened risks of fraud, which draws the attention of regulators, legal experts, and investors. Our key findings reveal a substantial and lasting impact.

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Marketability Banking Technology 69

Benchmark Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Deal activity continues to heat up in the cryptocurrency space as the adoption of crypto becomes more mainstream. Last year was a huge year for cryptocurrencies. The M&A market for cryptocurrency soared by nearly 5,000% last year. But this is nothing compared to the activity for M&A of crypto companies.

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Marketability 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Cybersecurity + ESG for the Global Capital Markets. Tags: Capital markets , Cybersecurity , ESG , Risk management , Stakeholders. Proposed Additional Amendments to Form PF. Posted by Jessica Forbes, Philip Heimowitz, and Mark Highman, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

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Banking Equity Marketability Technology 194

Benzinga

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Okcoin COO Jason Lau, CoinFlip CTO Rory Herriman and Columbia University Lab to Market Blockchain Accelerator advisor Art Malkov discussed the path to onboard the next one billion global cryptocurrency users at the Benzinga Future of Crypto Conference in New York on Wednesday.

Marketability 98

Marketability Technology 98

Benzinga

JUNE 27, 2022

Stock and cryptocurrency platform Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD ) saw shares surge Monday as it was reported the company could soon be acquired. Here’s the latest. Related Link: Report Of FTX's Interest In Robinhood Comes 1 Week After This Acquisition.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

ThomsonReuters

MAY 1, 2023

As the acceptance of cryptocurrency continues to grow, more and more clients are seeking guidance in navigating the intricate complexities of virtual money. Common Cryptocurrency terminology Cryptocurrency mining : A process in which transactions for various forms of cryptocurrency are verified and added to the blockchain digital ledger.

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Start-ups Technology Equity Marketability 59

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Read Also: Coinbase Cuts More Staff As Bankman-Fried's FTX Rattles Cryptocurrency Market. The first domino was Three Arrows Capital with others shortly following and, now FTX. Here’s who FTX. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Financial Analyst Insider

JANUARY 5, 2023

The cryptocurrency market attracts the interest not only of seasoned investors but also of regular consumers who have no prior expertise when it comes time. The post Five Ways to Evaluate Cryptocurrency before You Purchase It appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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Marketability 52

Reynolds Holding

OCTOBER 22, 2023

As the original cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has received more than its share of exposure, including as a harbinger of the possibilities of blockchain. Since the 2008 brainchild of Satoshi Nakamoto hit the internet, supporters of the original cryptocurrency have lauded it as the next wave of payment systems. I argue that it can.

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Banking Marketability Technology Finance 64

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The deal is expected to expand Bakkt’s cryptocurrency offerings and bolster relationships with fintechs, trading platforms and neo-banks. It could also help the Atlanta-based company bring staking, external transfers and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to market faster. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

Banking 52

Banking Marketability 52

Machen McChesney

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2021, cryptocurrency markets reached all-time highs. What a difference a year makes. Broader institutional adoption continued with the likes of BlackRock, Fidelity, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs investing in the space and offering their clients crypto assets.

Banking 78

Banking Finance Marketability 78

Benzinga

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX is working on creating a stablecoin, or a crypto token whose value is correlated with another asset, according to the company’s CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. He also expressed optimism about the future of cryptocurrencies given its increasing use cases due to an improvement in the underlying technology.

Technology 52

Technology Marketability 52

Benzinga

JANUARY 5, 2023

Department of Justice is working to seize $465 million worth of Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD ) shares associated with Sam Bankman-Fried , the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange. . $465M Of Robinhood Stock Linked To Sam Bankman-Fried To Be Seized By Justice Department. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Marketability 98

Marketability Technology 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 16, 2023

Kristina Littman, and Adam Aderton, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Tags: Bankruptcy , Cryptocurrency , Financial institutions , Financial regulation , Monetary policy , SEC enforcement Market Power, Not Consumer Welfare: A Return to the Foundations of Merger Law Posted by Eric A.

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Treasury Marketability 185

Reynolds Holding

AUGUST 2, 2023

Hugh and Brandon Austin: Cryptocurrency Fraud On July 12, 2023, the DOJ announced charges against Hugh Austin and his son, Brandon Austin , for conspiring to steal millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency. Another victim transferred $5 million for the purchase of cryptocurrency, which was never delivered.

Start-ups 40

Start-ups Marketability 40

Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange backed by venture capital investor Peter Thiel, and special purpose acquisition company Far Peak Acquisition Corp. canceled their $9 billion merger on Thursday amid tighter market and regulatory conditions facing the crypto and SPAC markets.

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Marketability 52

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

" Known as the "Bitcoin ATM Patent," this patent is related to the purchase and sale of cryptocurrencies utilizing a Bitcoin ATM or kiosk, giving customers the ability to purchase Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies using cash, debit cards, or credit cards. source: Coin ATM Radar: [link] ).

Technology 75

Technology Marketability 75

Machen McChesney

AUGUST 12, 2022

Cryptocurrencies and the volatility of the digital currency market have garnered a lot of attention in the retirement plan industry over the past few years. The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a stern warning about cryptocurrencies on investment menus and brokerage platforms within 401(k) plans.

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Marketability 52

Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance has acquired Sakura Exchange BitCoin in a bid to enter the Japanese market and "support a responsible global environment for cryptocurrencies," according to a company blog posted Wednesday.

Marketability 40

Marketability 40

Benzinga

JUNE 24, 2022

The Terra (CRYPTO: LUNA ) crash caused the crypto market to plummet more than 67% from its all-time high, brought about individual investors to lose billions of dollars and triggered liquidations of crypto enterprises that could not repay overcollateralized margin loans.

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Marketability Finance 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 29, 2022

This month we examine: The SEC’s continued focus on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) disclosures and cryptocurrency markets; The SEC’s in-house courts under attack; The Second Circuit’s decision in Noto v. 22nd Century Group, Inc. ; The SEC’s billion-dollar case against a prominent investment adviser.

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Compliance Marketability 213

Benzinga

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Mike Novogratz led cryptocurrency-focused financial-services firm Galaxy Digital Holdings (OTC: BRPHF ) on Friday announced it has won an auction to acquire digital asset custody platform GK8 from Celsius Network.

Technology 59

Technology Marketability 59

Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Tags: Cryptoassets , Cryptocurrency , FCPA , Investment Company Act , SEC , SEC enforcement.

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Compliance Marketability 220

Law 360 M&A

JULY 1, 2022

Cryptocurrency platform BlockFi said Friday it's reached a deal for a $400 million revolving credit facility and a potential acquisition by cryptocurrency exchange FTX US, as the digital-asset industry continues to feel the effects of the market downturn.

Marketability 40

Marketability 40

Benzinga

DECEMBER 28, 2023

began participating in derivative markets to understand and model prices better. The subsequent crises, such as the ’97 Emerging Market crisis and the ’98 Russian Ruble crisis, tested assumptions in an institutional risk environment. Subsequently, we expanded our efforts to address the diversity of tokens in the market.

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Finance Technology Marketability Banking 59

Financial Analyst Insider

MAY 15, 2022

Cryptocurrencies are now taking center stage with the growing market cap. It has gone up to 1.7 T USD and reached 18K of tokens in. The post Bitcoin is Here to Stay appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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Marketability 52

Reynolds Holding

MARCH 7, 2024

Does the enforcement of securities law by government authorities make a difference for market outcomes? Moreover, the authors noted that public enforcement performed at least as well as private enforcement, according to measures that earlier research identified as important to capital market development.

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Marketability Market Capitalization 59

Reynolds Holding

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The metaverse has gained popularity following Facebook (Meta)’s announcement that it would bring the “Metaverse” to life and the excitement around cryptocurrency and NFTs. Second, the recent collapse of cryptocurrency markets and FTX, which are closely related to the metaverse, showed the downside of a lack of regulation.

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Marketability Compliance 105

The Guardian M&A

JANUARY 25, 2022

Bitcoin and its ilk have slipped deeper alongside the market appetite for risk. Just look at the Nasdaq The US-focused shakeout in financial markets has at least given us clarity on one point: bitcoin is not “digital gold” or a “store of value”, to mention two grand claims made about the cryptocurrency when its price was going up.

Start-ups 61

Start-ups Marketability Technology 61