$138B investment manager Man Group to launch crypto hedge fund: Report

London-based investment manager Man Group Plc is preparing to launch a cryptocurrency hedge fund, signaling continued investor appetite for digital assets in the wake of FTX’s monumental collapse earlier this month.  Bloomberg reported on Nov. 18 that Man Group is preparing to launch its crypto-focused hedge fund through its computer-led trading unit AHL. Citing private …

Banks still show interest in digital assets and DeFi amid market chaos

The cryptocurrency sector is the Wild Wild West in comparison to traditional finance, yet a number of banks are showing interest in digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi). This year in particular has been notable for banks exploring digital assets.  Most recently, JPMorgan demonstrated how DeFi can be used to improve cross-border transactions. This came …

CryptoSlate Daily wMarket Update – Nov. 17: Solana prints losses in mute market performance

Over the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market cap saw net inflows of around $8 billion and currently stands at $836.19 billion as of press time — up 0.98% from $828.16 billion on Nov. 17. Bitcoin’s market cap increased by 1% to $322 billion from $318.5 billion. Ethereum’s market cap rose by 1.28% to $149.1 …

Analysis of FTX and Alameda Collapse Points to Terra LUNA Fallout Starting the Domino Effect

An analysis of the FTX and Alameda Research collapse has been published by the blockchain and crypto analytics firm Nansen and the report notes that the Terra stablecoin collapse, and the liquidity crunch that ensued, likely started the domino effect that led to the company’s implosion. The study from Nansen further details that “FTX and …

Biggest Movers: LTC Rallies to 1-Week High, as UNI Snaps Recent Losses

Litecoin rallied to a one-week high on Friday, as the token rose for a second consecutive session. The move saw prices climb by close to 8% earlier in the day, and comes as crypto markets mostly traded higher. Uniswap also gained, rebounding from recent losses. Litecoin (LTC) Litecoin (LTC) was a notable gainer on Friday, …

Topps Sells out Crypto-Themed Garbage Pail Kids ‘Non-Flushable Token’ Cards

Amid the craziness tied to the FTX collapse, the latest Garbage Pail Kids (GPK) non-fungible token (NFT) collection takes aim at the crypto industry, roasting subjects like the LUNA collapse, Bored Ape Yacht Club, and Cryptopunks. Following the release, GPK’s parent company Topps explains on the firm’s NFT marketplace website that the packs of “Non-Flushable …

Brazil Based FTX Customers Organizing to File Class-Action Lawsuit

A group of customers of the recently collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is organizing to take legal action against the company. The suit would be led by Ray Nasser, CEO of Arthur Mining, and will be brought by customers who had more than $100,000 on the exchange by the time of its bankruptcy. Brazilian Customers to …

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nears $17,000 Heading Into the Weekend

Bitcoin was closing in on the $17,000 level on Friday, as cryptocurrency markets rebounded heading into the weekend. The token moved away from a recent support point of $16,200 in today’s session, as bulls reentered the market. Ethereum also moved higher, climbing back above $1,200. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded on Friday, as the token moved …

Co-Founder of Russia’s Largest Crypto Pyramid Finiko Arrested in UAE

One of the founders of Russia’s most notorious Ponzi scheme in recent times, Finiko, is in detention in the United Arab Emirates, according to a Russian media report. The close associate of the crypto pyramid’s mastermind left the Russian Federation as the scam collapsed last summer. UAE Authorities Review Russian Extradition Request for Top Finiko …

Bitflex: Next-Generation Cryptocurrency Exchange Officially Launches

press release PRESS RELEASE. Seychelles, November 18, 2022 – Bitflex Ltd. (“Bitflex,” “we” or “our”), a blockchain technology company in the global market, today has just announced the official launch of its cryptocurrency exchange. The launch follows an extremely successful beta period, which saw its user base grow by over 1,000%. The Bitflex platform offers …

Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Rolls Out Trading Services for Under-the-Radar Ethereum-Based Altcoin

Top US crypto exchange Coinbase is rolling out trading services for yet another Ethereum (ETH)-based altcoin. The exchange’s customers can now buy and sell Lido DAO (LDO), a staking service for Ethereum and other blockchain projects, on the platform. LDO aims to allow users to stake ETH without locking assets or maintaining infrastructure. When staking …

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