Institutions are Ramping Up Investments in the Crypto Sector
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After several months of complicated market conditions for cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and other digital assets are rising in value once again. Overall, the acceptance of digital currencies as a payment or as an investment opportunity is becoming more common around the world. For example, according to data published by Blockdata, most major banks have invested in crypto and blockchain-related companies in 2021. Out of the top 100 banks by assets under management, 55 have invested in cryptocurrency and/or blockchain-related companies, either directly or through subsidiaries. The data also indicates that the most active investors based on the number of investments in blockchain companies are Barclays, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan Chase and BNP Paribas. ISW Holdings Inc. (OTC: ISWH), Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM), CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK), Hut 8 Mining Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT)
- For example, according to data published by Blockdata , most major banks have invested in crypto and blockchain-related companies in 2021.
- The Agreement will form the backbone of the Company's Phase One launch of its cryptocurrency hosting and mining operation in Georgia.
- The 200 MW facility is the first phase of our long-term partnership, utilizing renewable energy as its source.
- We expect to further expand this project into the future to support the development of the industry."