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When Bakkt? Bitcoin Futures Market's Approval Appears Stuck in Limbo
More than six months since ICE revealed its vision for Bakkt, the bitcoin futures market is still awaiting regulatory approval.
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By Nikhilesh De
Mar 18, 2019 at 2:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2019
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NYSE Parent ICE Anticipates Over $20 Million Spend on Bakkt This Year
NYSE parent firm Intercontinental Exchange is likely to spend over $20 million building its bitcoin futures trading platform Bakkt in 2019.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Feb 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 11, 2019
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Someone Is Impersonating Bitcoin Futures Platform Bakkt to Raise Money
There's a website out there masquerading as Bakkt in an apparent attempt to bilk people out of their bitcoin.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 7, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2019
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Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Leroy A. Petry, Medal of Honor Recipient, presents Mr. Howard Schultz, Executive Chairman of Starbucks Corporation, with the Distinguished Business Leadership Award, during the Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Leadership Awards dinner in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2018. The awards also recognized former U.S. President George W. Bush, U.S. Army Gen. U.S. Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe; and Ms. Gloria Estefan, Grammy Award-Winning Singer; for embodying the pillars of the transatlantic relationship for their achievement in the fields of politics, military, business, humanitarian, and artistic leadership. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)
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Ex-Starbucks CEO and Presidential Hopeful Howard Schultz Is a Crypto Fan
Howard Schultz, who may run for president of the U.S., is a firm believer in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Leroy A. Petry, Medal of Honor Recipient, presents Mr. Howard Schultz, Executive Chairman of Starbucks Corporation, with the Distinguished Business Leadership Award, during the Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Leadership Awards dinner in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2018. The awards also recognized former U.S. President George W. Bush, U.S. Army Gen. U.S. Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe; and Ms. Gloria Estefan, Grammy Award-Winning Singer; for embodying the pillars of the transatlantic relationship for their achievement in the fields of politics, military, business, humanitarian, and artistic leadership. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)
By Nikhilesh De
Jan 28, 2019 at 5:50 p.m. UTC
Jan 28, 2019
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US Government Shutdown Derailed Bitcoin ETF Talks, Says VanEck CEO
The bitcoin ETF proposal was pulled due to the government shutdown, VanEck CEO Jan van Eck said Wednesday.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jan 23, 2019 at 9:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 23, 2019
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Bakkt Makes Initial Hiring Push for Bitcoin Futures Exchange
The hotly anticipated bitcoin futures platform plans to hire at least eight individuals in areas from sales to tech to finance.
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By Anna Baydakova
Jan 22, 2019 at 10:05 p.m. UTC
Jan 22, 2019
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Bitcoin Futures Market Bakkt Makes Its First Acquisition
Bakkt acquired parts of Rosenthal Collins Group, an independent futures commission, to build up its risk management and regulatory compliance procedures.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jan 14, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 14, 2019
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$182 Million: ICE's Bitcoin Startup Bakkt Announces Massive Fundraise
The New York Stock Exchange–affiliated Bakkt completes its first fundraising round, with 12 partners.
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By Brady Dale
Dec 31, 2018 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
Dec 31, 2018
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Launch of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Market May Get Postponed Again
It's unlikely the CFTC will act in time for ICE to launch Bakkt as planned on Jan. 24, CoinDesk has learned.
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By Marc Hochstein
Dec 22, 2018 at 1:15 a.m. UTC
Dec 22, 2018
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ICE Founder: 'We're Kind of Agnostic' on Bitcoin's Price
ICE founder and chairman Jeffrey Sprecher and Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler took to the stage during CoinDesk's Consensus: Invest event on Tuesday.
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By Stan Higgins
Nov 27, 2018 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2018
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