Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has etched its name in financial history as the first Italian institution to venture into direct bitcoin settlement. First Bitcoin Deal by Italy’s Largest Financial Institution On Jan. 13, 2025, the bank executed a proprietary bitcoin transaction valued at one million euros, securing 11 bitcoin (BTC), as disclosed in an […]
A Bloomberg report was the first to disclose that Gemini Trust Co., a cryptocurrency exchange established by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has consented to a $ 5 million settlement to address allegations levied by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The settlement quells accusations that Gemini disseminated deceptive information to regulatory bodies. Gemini Avoids …
Tennessee has secured a multi-million dollar settlement with GS Partners over alleged deceptive investment schemes involving digital assets and the metaverse. Investors were enticed with tokens and vouchers linked to physical gold, skyscrapers, and virtual staking pools. Now, affected individuals have 90 days to file claims, with promises of refunds for all deposited funds or […]
After over a year of negotiations, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has joined a multi-state settlement agreement with GS Partners. Accused of violations under Washington’s Securities Act, the case centers on GS Partners’ Metacertificates and a multi-level marketing scheme. Investors can now submit claims through a newly established portal, opening in November […]
Boerse Stuttgart Group (BSG) successfully tested blockchain-based securities settlement, reducing transaction time from two days to minutes. The tests, part of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) explorations, demonstrated significant progress in digital capital markets. German banking giants participated, with Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank among them. BSG’s Matthias Voelkel, highlighted blockchain’s potential as a game changer […]