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Stablecoins Pose 'Systemic Risk' To US Banks And Dollar, Former BoE Advisor Warns: 'They're Very Bad Customers For The Banking System'
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 2:00pm | 894A former Bank of England economist is raising red flags over the growing role of stablecoins in the U.S. financial system, with major implications for banks, as well as the U.S. Dollar. What Happened: In a recent episode of The Big View by Reuters, Dan Davies, an ex-BoE regulatory economist and...
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'The Global Payments System Is Being Rewired' — What's Next For Stablecoins?
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 9:43am | 537The role of stablecoins in transforming global payments emerged as a central theme during a panel discussion at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference. Panelist Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, described stablecoins as a driving force behind a new financial system, particularly in regions...
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Stablecoins Can Redefine Global Finance, VanEck CEO Says: Are Banks Falling Behind?
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 9:58am | 596As financial systems grapple with inefficiencies, stablecoins emerge as a transformative force in global finance. During a discussion led by Paul McCaffery at the recent Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference, panelists explored how these digital currencies reshape payment systems and force...
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'It's A Problem': VanEck CEO Sounds Off On US Budget Deficits, Rapid Change
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - 10:40am | 430Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, focused on two crucial themes during his appearance at the Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets Conference: the ambiguity of U.S. fiscal policy and the rapid technological advancements impacting the financial landscape. Van Eck’s remarks provided a nuanced...
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VanEck Launches $30M Early-Stage Fund For Digital Assets, AI Startups
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 10:04am | 498Investment firm VanEck launched a $30 million early-stage fund focused on fintech, digital assets and AI startups. What Happened: The firm announced on Wednesday that the fund, VanEck Ventures, will target pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck and a keynote speaker at...
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Bitcoin Will Achieve Half The Market Cap Of Gold, Predicts VanEck CEO
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 1:23pm | 553Jan VanEck, CEO of investment management firm and spot Bitcoin ETF issuer VanEck, predicted Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) future could eventually reach a market capitalization of at least half that of gold. What Happened: In an interview with Scott Melker, he projected that this milestone could take...
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Jan Van Eck's Journey To ETF Expert (CORRECTED)
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 2:35pm | 238Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, took the helm in 1991 at the firm founded by his father. Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to remove an erroneous statement regarding Jan van Eck’s attendance at an upcoming conference. Jan van Eck, the CEO of exchange-traded fund issuer VanEck,...
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VanEck CEO Says Cryptos Deserve A Place In Everyone's Portfolio
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 7:24pm | 496Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, said on Tuesday that cryptocurrencies deserve a place in modern investment portfolios, as he deep-dived with macro guru Raoul Pal into the evolving world of macro investing, the transformative role of digital finance and the emerging market...
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Bitcoin To Surpass $69,000 Peak Within 12 Months, VanEck CEO Projects
Monday, December 18, 2023 - 1:41pm | 622Jan van Eck, CEO of investment management firm VanEck has predicted a significant regulatory and market shift for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), anticipating that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will soon approve multiple spot Bitcoin ETF applications, a move that could redefine the...
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Bitcoin ETF In The US? VanEck's Boss Says 'Forget It'
Friday, May 19, 2023 - 3:35pm | 487Jan Van Eck, the CEO of VanEck, an investment management firm, has predicted a bleak future for the launch of a Bitcoin-spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, dismissing any near-term chances of approval. He expressed this sentiment during a discussion at the ongoing Bitcoin...
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This Industry Expert Says Bitcoin Could Rally By Around 732%: Here's How Long That Will Take
Saturday, June 11, 2022 - 3:12pm | 303Jan van Eck, CEO of global investment manager VanEck, has recently said that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could rally by around 732% from its current levels to reach $250,000. However, he has said it could take decades to materialize this figure. He believes ultimately Bitcoin's market...
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Vetr: A Platform That Crowdsources Stock Ratings
Monday, January 5, 2015 - 1:29pm | 375Among the contestants for this year’s Benzinga Fintech Awards is Vetr, a platform that crowdsources ratings for the stock market. Benzinga recently interviewed J.D. Singh, director at Vetr, where he elaborated on what the company does and how it was founded. How Was Vetr Founded?...