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Former Bakkt CEO to Help Oversee CFTC in Congress

Paddy BakerJan 8, 2020

Newly appointed senator Kelly Loeffler is to join the committee that oversees the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, raising concerns of a possible conflict of interest.

Michael Casey, Kelly Loeffler and Jeffrey Sprecher image via CoinDesk archives

Bitcoin Futures Provider Bakkt Names Mike Blandina as New CEO, Adam White as President

Nikhilesh DeDec 23, 2019

Bakkt chief product officer Mike Blandina will take over as CEO following the departure of new Senator Kelly Loeffler.

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Travis Kling on Bitcoin as a Safe Haven Asset

Nathaniel WhittemoreJan 8, 2020

Ikigai’s Travis Kling looks at BTC's correlation to gold and crude in response to Iran missile strikes, plus SEC priorities and Congressional intrigue.

ErisX Takes on Bakkt With Launch of Physically Settled US Bitcoin Futures

Nikhilesh DeDec 17, 2019

ErisX plans to work with futures commission merchants and brokerages starting next year, allowing investors hoping to trade its physically settled bitcoin futures an alternative to Bakkt

Bakkt Goes Live With Options, Cash-Settled Futures Products

Nikhilesh DeDec 9, 2019

Bakkt’s new options and cash-settled bitcoin futures products have just gone live, joining its three-month-old physical futures contracts.

Georgia Governor Appoints Bakkt CEO Loeffler as New US Senator

Nikhilesh DeDec 4, 2019

It is unclear who will helm Bakkt after CEO Kelly Loeffler joins the U.S. Senate on Jan. 1.

Bakkt CEO Will Be Asked to Fill Georgia Senate Seat in 2020: Report

David PanNov 29, 2019

Crypto custodian Bakkt’s chief executive Kelly Loeffler has reportedly been picked by Governor Brian Kemp to serve in the U.S. Senate until the special election in November 2020.

Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Launch in Singapore in Just Two Weeks

Daniel PalmerNov 22, 2019

Bakkt, the bitcoin subsidiary of NYSE owner ICE, has announced the launch date and specs for its Singapore-listed, cash-delivered bitcoin futures.

Bakkt, Fidelity Will Store Galaxy Digital’s New Bitcoin Fund Holdings

Nathan DiCamilloNov 19, 2019

Galaxy Digital is tapping Bakkt and Fidelity Digital Assets to store the bitcoin for its two new funds.

Bakkt in Discussions to Offer Cash-Settled Bitcoin Futures in Singapore

Nikhilesh DeNov 12, 2019

Bakkt aims to offer cash-settled bitcoin futures before 2020 to complement its physically settled contracts.

Bakkt Expands Bitcoin Custody Service Beyond Futures Trading Clients

Nikhilesh DeNov 11, 2019

The ICE subsidiary plans to open up its bitcoin "warehouse" following approval from New York's financial watchdog.

Bitcoin Needs ‘Real Use Cases’ to Become Digital Gold, Says ICE Chief

Nikhilesh DeOct 31, 2019

Bitcoin might become "digital gold," but first it needs to be used more in everyday business, said the Intercontinental Exchange's chief executive.

Bakkt to Launch Crypto ‘Consumer App’ in First Half of 2020

Nikhilesh DeOct 28, 2019

Bakkt says it's launching a consumer app next year that will let customers pay crypto at Starbucks.

Bakkt to Launch Options on Its Bitcoin Futures Dec. 9

Nikhilesh DeOct 24, 2019

Bakkt plans to add options on its physically delivered bitcoin futures in December.

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