Blockchain

Fidelity’s foray into bitcoin for retirement plans could bring seriousness to cryptocurrencies. But not everyone is sold on the risky alternative.

Tokenization can unlock new hedging and investment opportunities.

His embrace of volatile cryptocurrencies for mainstream investors is a major shift from the cautious world of fiduciary advice that’s synonymous with his namesake firm.

While US investors lag Asia and Europe, their perception of cryptocurrencies as an investment class, not a currency, is rising.

Cryptocurrency exchanges, many of which aren't based in the U.S., don't require any registration or account information, writes Alexis Leondis.

Government digital currency projects have the potential to displace banks and fintechs from the payment process. But three major participants — Accenture, Ant Group and Swift — argue that incumbents have a role to play.

Non fungible tokens aren’t vaporware, nor are they tulips — they’re blockchain’s promise, realized, writes Gregg Schoenberg.

Bitcoin and other digital currency investors face tax headaches and IRS scrutiny this filing season.

The passively managed fund will be made available to qualified purchasers through family offices, RIAs and other institutions, a person familiar with the matter says.

The purchase gives the firm, which relies on the U.S. for nearly all revenue, a foothold in Canada.

A Financial Action Task Force note on digital asset oversight is “one of the biggest threats to crypto today,” a research executive said.

“The general feeling is that progress is made every day, little by little,” an executive said of the crypto community’s optimism.

New regulated products from the company will cover the full crypto spectrum, its CEO says.

Industry leaders look to developments in AI, blockchain and cloud computing as the key drivers of change.

Firms are preparing for tech advances in online fund distribution, digital advice and macro investing.

The calculus has changed due to plunging coin prices and regulatory tightening, which raises the risk of forced refunds.

The technology could make collecting more appealing to investors.

Chairman Jay Clayton said he remains worried that cryptocurrency can be too easily stolen or manipulated on exchanges.

Artificial intelligence is among three themes rapidly shaping development of advisor technology, said firms gathered at the T3 Enterprise conference.

The new platform will support bitcoin and Ether early next year and offer over-the-counter trade execution and order routing.