11 Oct 2021 Newsletters Digital Assets Report 41 Arab Bank Switzerland partners with Tezos SEC approves of ETF tracking Bitcoin-centric companies (Not Bitcoin itself) US Department of Justice creates cryptocurrency enforcement team Bitcoin reaches $56k, a new multi-month high Business Arab Bank has chosen Tezos to facilitate institutional custody serviceThe banking institution were granted approval from the Swiss Financial Market Authority (FINMA) in 2019 to provide digital asset services.CointelegraphTom FarrenSEC approves Volt Equity ETF providing exposure to Bitcoin-centric companiesEarlier this month, the SEC delayed its decision on four Bitcoin ETFs for 45 days.CointelegraphSam BourgiETF does not directly invest in Bitcoin, rather companies that engage in activities related to BitcoinGeorge Soros’ fund owns bitcoin, CEO confirmsSoros Fund Management, the asset management company founded by billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, has revealed it owns bitcoin.CNBCSam SheadBank of America offers bullish outlook for DeFi and NFTsThe Bank of America Corporation (BoA) has published a research report offering a bullish outlook for the long-term prospects of cryptocurrency. The reFXStreetEd PonsiBank of America identifies 20 high-profile US companies with crypto exposureThese companies with crypto and digital assets exposure have stocks rated as “Buy” or “Neutral” by Bank of America. Bank of America identifies 20 high-profile US companies with crypto exposureBitcoin InsiderOsato Avan-NomayoPeople of El Salvador Are Buying More Bitcoin Than Withdrawing From Chivo ATMs - Cryptorobin.comThe president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has tweeted that the adoption of Bitcoin in the country is on theCryptorobin.comAlex HulubasGoogle Pay arrives in the crypto sector through a partnership with Bakkt | InvezzBakkt, a well-known digital asset marketplace, has recently entered a new partnership that has massive potential to bring new crypto users to the industry. The partnership was established with none other than Google itself, with Bakkt intending to use its Google Pay service in order to push crypto a…Invezzread moreChinese blockchain project BSN expands to Turkey and UzbekistanChina’s Blockchain-based Service Network continues expanding its global presence, with two new BSN portals.CointelegraphHelen PartzMarkets Crypto Charts 41Bitcoin Short Term ChartFollowing Thursday’s update, we have continued to grindhigher within the channel and are looking for an acceleration higher towards thetop of channel to complete wave (iii). Look to buy on dips with stops below 54′396, the wave iv low. One target to the topside is 63′613 a…The AssetsRayan KhanBitcoin is above $56k: What’s next for the markets? - TechStoryBitcoin is now above $56k and its price movement has been great . It seems like the bull run has begun and we are in for a new ATH.TechStoryReshab AgarwalRegulations US Department of Justice creates cryptocurrency enforcement unitThe Justice Department has created a team to investigate “crimes committed by virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, and money laundering infrastructure actors.”The VergeKim LyonsBitmain Confirms Halting Its Shipment of Antminers to Chinese CustomersThe mining rig supplier will still ship globally.YahooAoyon AshrafSri Lanka appoints committee to implement crypto mining and blockchainThe Sri Lankan committee will report its crypto and blockchain-related findings to the Cabinet of Acts, Rules and Regulations.CointelegraphArijit SarkarOpinions Bitmex CEO says 5 countries will make BTC legal tender by 2022 end - TechStoryWhile the revolution has begun with El Salvador’s adoption, Bitmex CEO says that by 2022 end 5 countries will make BTC legal tender.TechStoryReshab AgarwalPodcast / Readings Kraken Intelligence’s September 2021 Market Recap & Outlook ReportDocSendDocSendHow blockchain can empower smart citiesAdvanced technology in smart cities can play a key role in managing efficient urban expansion, but interoperability and openness are essential for success.World Economic ForumSatoru Hori Written by: Romain Braud Geneva Building digital assets adoption with Arab Bank Switzerland