# Traditional crypto custodians ramp up security to accommodate institutional demand

# Traditional crypto custodians ramp up security to accommodate institutional demand

“# Traditional crypto custodians ramp up security to accommodate institutional demand ” Institutional investors are paying close attention to digital assets as Bitcoin (BTC) continues to soar past record-breaking levels, almost reaching the valuation of $24,000 for the first time in its history. Recent findings from a Bank of America–Merrill Lynch survey conducted between Dec….

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# Former JPMorgan exec joins Ripple’s board

# Former JPMorgan exec joins Ripple’s board

“# Former JPMorgan exec joins Ripple’s board ” Sandie O’Connor, the former chief regulatory affairs officer at banking giant JPMorgan, is joining Ripple’s board of directors. According to a Ripple blog post published yesterday, O’Connor will “provide counsel on key government relations and regulatory initiatives” as part of her role on the board. O’Connor worked…

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# Italian Banca Generali to debut crypto services next year

# Italian Banca Generali to debut crypto services next year

“# Italian Banca Generali to debut crypto services next year ” Major Italian private bank, Banca Generali, is planning to introduce cryptocurrency services in 2021. According to a Dec. 15 announcement, Banca Generali has entered a corporate and commercial partnership with Conio — a fintech company providing traditional financial institutions with solutions for managing digital assets…

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# After Microstrategy downgrade, analysts recommend smallcap crypto-centric bank

# After Microstrategy downgrade, analysts recommend smallcap crypto-centric bank

“# After Microstrategy downgrade, analysts recommend smallcap crypto-centric bank ” Following a Citi report downgrading business intelligence firm Microstrategy’s stock to a “sell” rating, analysts for popular trading website the Motley Fool have recommended a lesser-known bank stock that also has an emphasis on cryptocurrencies.  Last Tuesday, Citi analyst Tyler Radke downgraded Microstrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) shortly…

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#Jamie Dimon open to relocating chunks of JPMorgan Chase

#Jamie Dimon open to relocating chunks of JPMorgan Chase

“#Jamie Dimon open to relocating chunks of JPMorgan Chase” When Jamie Dimon took over as CEO of JPMorgan Chase 15 years ago, he noticed something strange: Occupying the bank’s most expensive real estate, with prime Park Avenue views, was a floor full of computer servers. Dimon, according to JPMorgan insiders, asked why couldn’t those same…

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