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Finance

Coinbase and Bakkt Are Behind Paul Tudor Jones' Bitcoin Bets, SEC Documents Show

The macro king’s $44 billion hedge fund has quietly brokered crypto custody ties with some of the industry’s biggest names.

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By Danny Nelson

Apr 5, 2021 at 10:27 p.m. UTC

Apr 5, 2021

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Bakkt Pivots Towards Retail Investors with Digital Wallet App

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Bakkt Pivots Towards Retail Investors With Digital Wallet App

Bakkt, a platform for institutional investors to purchase and hold crypto, is bringing retail investors into the fold with the launch of its new digital wallet. Bakkt CEO Gavi...

Bakkt Pivots Towards Retail Investors with Digital Wallet App

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 5, 2021 at 2:40 p.m. UTC

Apr 5, 2021

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Bakkt Digital Wallet Finally Launches: What Makes It Different

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Bakkt Digital Wallet Finally Launches: What Makes It Different

Intercontinental Exchange-owned Bakkt, a crypto futures trading exchange, finally launched its long-awaited digital wallet app with merchants like Starbucks and Best Buy. The...

Bakkt Digital Wallet Finally Launches: What Makes It Different

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 30, 2021 at 5:51 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2021

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Starbucks is a Bakkt launch partner.

Finance

Bakkt Digital Wallet, for Bitcoin to Starbucks Points, Goes Live After Long Delay

The launch of its flagship consumer product was originally expected for early 2020.

Starbucks is a Bakkt launch partner.

By Jamie Crawley

Mar 30, 2021 at 3:05 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2021

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Crypto Company Bakkt Awarded Coveted BitLicense

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Crypto Company Bakkt Awarded Coveted BitLicense

Bakkt, the bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, has been awarded a BitLicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services that allows virtual cu...

Crypto Company Bakkt Awarded Coveted BitLicense

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 11, 2021 at 6:53 p.m. UTC

Mar 11, 2021

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Bitcoin Company Bakkt Awarded BitLicense in New York

The bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange was awarded both virtual currency and money transmitter licenses.

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By Tanzeel Akhtar

Mar 11, 2021 at 3:06 p.m. UTC

Mar 11, 2021

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Finance

BNY Mellon Said to Hire Fireblocks for Bitcoin Custody Service

Earlier this month, America’s oldest bank said it was using outside partners for its crypto custody service but did not name names.

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Feb 22, 2021 at 7:04 p.m. UTC

Feb 22, 2021

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Finance

Bitcoin Exchange Bakkt to Become Publicly Traded With $2.1B Valuation Via Merger

The combined company will be called "Bakkt Holdings" and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an expected valuation of $2.1 billion.

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By Tanzeel Akhtar

Jan 11, 2021 at 1:54 p.m. UTC

Jan 11, 2021

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Markets

Crypto Exchange Bakkt Nears Merger With Victory Park SPAC: Bloomberg

A deal could be announced as soon as next week, the report said.

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By Kevin Reynolds

Jan 8, 2021 at 2:58 a.m. UTC

Jan 8, 2021

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Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Daily Trading Volume Hits Record High

Trading volume in physically delivered bitcoin futures listed on Intercontinental Exchange's Bakkt platform surged to record highs on Tuesday.

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By Omkar Godbole

Sep 16, 2020 at 1:35 p.m. UTC

Sep 16, 2020

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