Tanzeel Akhtar - Benzinga

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EXCLUSIVE: Fintech Experts Tackle Market Risks, Emerging Trends At Benzinga New York Event

EXCLUSIVE: Fintech Experts Tackle Market Risks, Emerging Trends At Benzinga New York Event

In a compelling panel discussion at Benzinga’s Fintech Deal Day event held in New York this November, industry experts gathered to delve into the complexities of managing market volatility and strategizing effect

EXCLUSIVE: Fintech Leaders Emphasize Responsible AI Use, Its Transformative Potential

EXCLUSIVE: Fintech Leaders Emphasize Responsible AI Use, Its Transformative Potential

Speaking at Benzinga’s Fintech Deal Day event in New York in November, panelists discussed data-driven decision-making and risk management in FinTech.

Germany's Commerzbank Granted Crypto Custody Licence

Germany's Commerzbank Granted Crypto Custody Licence

German lender Commerzbank has been granted a crypto custody license, which allows the bank “to build up a broad range of digital asset services with particular emphasis on crypto assets.”

EXCLUSIVE: Why Ripple Top Executive Is 'Really Excited' About Tokenization Revolution

EXCLUSIVE: Why Ripple Top Executive Is 'Really Excited' About Tokenization Revolution

Speaking at Benzinga’s Future Of Digital Assets event in New York on Tuesday, Brendan Berry, who leads payment products at Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), expressed his enthusiasm for the growing trend of tokenization, saying, “I am really excited

EXCLUSIVE: 'They Can Start With Five Bucks' - Robinhood's Role In Democratizing Trading

EXCLUSIVE: 'They Can Start With Five Bucks' - Robinhood's Role In Democratizing Trading

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) has revolutionized trading by eliminating traditional barriers, thereby democratizing investing with its commission-free trades and simplified approach, making it more accessible to historically underrepresented groups.

EXCLUSIVE: Crypto Industry Insider Predicts Bitcoin Spot ETF In Early 2024 — Why It's 'Not Entirely Priced In'

EXCLUSIVE: Crypto Industry Insider Predicts Bitcoin Spot ETF In Early 2024 — Why It's 'Not Entirely Priced In'

At the Benzinga Future Of Digital Assets event in New York on Tuesday, two prominent figures took the stage to discuss the recovery of the cryptocurrency sector following the FTX crisis.

Crypto.com Scores License In Dubai, Which Continues To Be A 'Leading Market'

Crypto.com Scores License In Dubai, Which Continues To Be A 'Leading Market'

Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com

EXCLUSIVE: 'Incredible Tragedy' - Former Citadel and Fintech Exec Slams Sam Bankman-Fried Era In Wake Of FTX Scandal

EXCLUSIVE: 'Incredible Tragedy' - Former Citadel and Fintech Exec Slams Sam Bankman-Fried Era In Wake Of FTX Scandal

Two crypto industry stalwarts appeared on stage at the Benzinga Future Of Digital Assets in New York on Tuesday to talk through rebuilding crypto after the FTX debacle.

EXCLUSIVE: Blockchain' Path To Customer Protection At Benzinga Fintech Event — 'We Need to Have Trust'

EXCLUSIVE: Blockchain' Path To Customer Protection At Benzinga Fintech Event — 'We Need to Have Trust'

Speaking at Benzinga's Fintech Deal Day & Awards in New York on Monday, CoinDesk's Chief Content Officer Michael Casey led a panel discussion on the adoption of blockchain technology for enhancing transaction security in 2023, addressing the industry's progress and the challenges

Bitcoin Halving: Boom Or Bust? Observers Curb Enthusiasm On Heels Of Ethereum Merge

Bitcoin Halving: Boom Or Bust? Observers Curb Enthusiasm On Heels Of Ethereum Merge

The highly anticipated Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving event is on the horizon.

BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Plan Boosts Ether Prices, Signals Growing Digital Asset Optimism

BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Plan Boosts Ether Prices, Signals Growing Digital Asset Optimism

The world's largest asset management firm, BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK), signaled interest in launching an Ethereum (CRYPTO:

These Wall Street Firms Are Ramping Up Efforts To Tokenize Assets

These Wall Street Firms Are Ramping Up Efforts To Tokenize Assets

There is a strong push among Wall Street firms ramping up their efforts to tokenize assets on the blockchain. Tokenization is when tangible and intangible assets are converted into digital tokens — everything from shares, and bonds to gold bullions, real estate as well as digital and physical art.

Crypto Compliance: What's The Impact of Regulation?

Crypto Compliance: What's The Impact of Regulation?

Regulators have been slow to introduce legislation around crypto assets for over a decade due to the cryptocurrencies being built on decentralized technology — but this is changing.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Officially Give Up Roles As Working Royals: What's Next?

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Officially Give Up Roles As Working Royals: What's Next?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have officially resigned and will no longer be working members of The Royal Family, Buckingham Palace said in an official statement.

Why Gores Holdings VI Stock Is Trading Higher Today

Why Gores Holdings VI Stock Is Trading Higher Today

Gores Holdings VI (NASDAQ: GHVI) shares are trading higher Friday after CNBC's Josh Brown highlighted a buy in the stock, calling it a play on virtualization. Gores Holdings VI Inc is a blank check company.

Why Novavax, Vaccinex, Evolus Are Trading Higher Today

Why Novavax, Vaccinex, Evolus Are Trading Higher Today

Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) shares are trading higher Friday after the company announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Gavi to provide 1.1 billion cumulative doses of NVX-CoV2373.

Why Airline Stocks Are Trading Lower Today

Why Airline Stocks Are Trading Lower Today

The shares of airline companies are trading lower Thursday. The weakness potentially in sympathy with competitor Airbus, which reported a year-over-year drop in revenues and EBIT reflecting lower commercial aircraft deliveries

Why Veru, Invitae And More Are Moving Today

Why Veru, Invitae And More Are Moving Today

Community Health Systems (NYSE: CYH) shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results.

Why Tilray's Stock Is Trading Higher Today

Why Tilray's Stock Is Trading Higher Today

Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and sales results.

Why Comstock Mining's Stock Is Trading Higher Today

Why Comstock Mining's Stock Is Trading Higher Today

Comstock Mining (NYSE: LODE) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company announced it secured a majority interest in lithium-ion battery recycling company, LINICO.