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Keep in mind that these newly listed Bitcoin ETFs do NOT actually hold Bitcoin, but rather Bitcoin FUTURES, and specifically, futures traded on the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) which settle monthly in cash. In other words, these new ETFs will never actually hold Bitcoins. How will this affect Bitcoin trading, settlement and, most importantly, how the ETFs will trade? Again, who knows. Its a brand new world.

Fintechs are flooding the publicly traded markets, and SPAC deals will persist at least until 2022. A leading crypto investment firm is expanding into wealth management for high-net-worth investors. Banks are strengthening their tech stacks, and consumers are gearing up for holiday shopping. 

How “Budget Reconciliation” Bill will Harm Retirement Savers, Small Businesses and Blockchain Innovation

The greatest wealth transfer in history is underway as aging generations pass on their assets to their younger heirs. Cerulli Associates estimates that nearly 45 million U.S. households will transfer more than $68 trillion over the next 25 years. 

Major financial firms Franklin Templeton and Charles Schwab are in the mix this week. Sequoia is morphing into an RIA. And a wealth management-focused fintech firm is inching closer to unicorn status.  

Entreda, the provider of cybersecurity software, systems and cyber security training to wealth management firms and financial advisors, has acquired Privva, a privately-held firm that helps companies conduct cyber risk assessments through its cloud-based platform.

CalTier, a private real estate crowdfunding investment specialist, has built an alternative investing platform that can be accessed by nearly any investor even from their cell phone.

While it’s no secret that inflation has reared its head in the economy, one tech billionaire now warns that hyperinflation could be on the horizon. A legacy asset management firm that dates back to 1939 has collaborated with one of the cryptocurrency industry’s most innovative wealth management platforms. Corporate America is making it easier for consumers to buy bitcoin and use it for payments. Facebook as the world knows it might be a thing of the past. 

To help independent financial advisors become a one-stop shop for all of their clients' financial needs, Orion Advisor Solutions (“Orion”) is now live with Orion Cash & Credit, Powered by Focus Client Solutions (“Orion Cash & Credit”) on its Wealthtech platform after completing a successful beta program earlier this year.

The fintech industry has attained royal status. A bitcoin ETF is finally seeing the light of day, and crypto prices have been rallying. Legacy banks are feeling the heat from fintech, and more.